Deputy Director: Systems Development

About the role

The Department of Social Development is hiring a Deputy Director: Systems Development in Systems Development, based in HSRC Building, Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. (Re-advertisement) Directorate: Systems Development How to apply: Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: Chief Director: Human Capital Management-erecruit.HCM2@dsd.gov.za; Deputy Director: Population Policy and Strategy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation-e- recruit.PPSIME@dsd.gov.za; Deputy Director: Systems Development- erecruit.DDSD2@dsd.gov.za; HR Information Systems Officer-e- recruit.HRISO@dsd.gov.za. For attention: Mr S Boshielo Reference number to quote: V1/D/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, African, Coloured, Indian and White males and African, Coloured and White females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement systems database and development plans, policies and strategies to align with business needs, policies, legislative requirements, norms and standards.
• Develop databases, computerised systems, software applications and integrations to meet specific information systems requirements.
• Maintain and support all databases, computerised systems, and software applications to ensure their availability, reliability, and security.
• Monitor the implementation and utilisation of systems and processes in line with relevant standards, data security policies, and regulatory requirements, and compile performance reports.
• Manage, and report on human resources, and performance in line with the set regulations and prescripts.

Requirements

• A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Business Information Systems/Information Technology in Software Development and Systems Development/Computer Sciences Plus 3-5 years’ experience at a junior management level.
• Knowledge and understanding of Digital Transformation Strategy of the Public Services.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Regulatory Frameworks such as MISS, SDLC, MIOS, National Archives and Records Service Act, PAJA, PAIA and ECT.
• Knowledge and understanding of the DPSA Corporate Governance for ICT Policy Framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of Information and Communication Technology frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of business systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of database and development standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of business process principles, practices, techniques and tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of business concepts and requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of database development.
• Knowledge and understanding of Information security principles and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of Network management.
• Knowledge and understanding of IT Infrastructure Principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge and understanding of system development methodology and project management.
• Knowledge and understanding of information technology business systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of ASP.net, VB.net, SQL, XML, HTML, JavaScript.
• Knowledge and understanding of business processes, principles, practices, technics and tools.
• Competencies needed:
• Database development skills
• Systems development skills
• Communication skills
• Policy analysis and development skills
• People management
• Project coordination skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy skills
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Stakeholder and client liaison skills
• Monitoring skills
• Report writing skills
• Attributes:
• Good interpersonal relations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Innovative and creative
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Adaptability
• Emotional intelligence
• Independent thinker
• Cost consciousness
• Honesty and integrity
• Assertiveness