DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE AND RESEARCH

Job Overview

A Deputy Director: Information and Knowledge and Research position is available at the HSRC Building in Pretoria. The role requires an NQF level 7 qualification in Information and Knowledge Management, Records Management, Information Sciences, or Data Sciences, along with 3-5 years of junior management experience. Responsibilities include developing information policies, coordinating public access to information and personal data protection, managing the Knowledge Resource Centre, and overseeing human resources and performance.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A qualification at NQF level 7, as recognised by SAQA, in Information and Knowledge Management, Records Management, Information Sciences or Data Sciences
• 3-5 years’ experience at junior management level in the relevant field
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of Social Development Sector
• Knowledge and understanding of Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Knowledge and understanding of National Archives and Records Service Act
• Knowledge and understanding of DPSA Corporate Governance of ICT Policy Framework
• Knowledge and understanding of e-government, information management and content management policies
• Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)
• Knowledge and understanding of MISS, Copyright Act, and Legal Deposit Act
• Knowledge and understanding of data management principles and tools
• Communication (verbal and written) skills
• Policy analysis and development skills
• Planning and organising skills
• People management skills
• Project coordinator skills
• Problem solving skills
• Computer literacy
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Stakeholder and client liaison skills
• Monitoring skills
• Reporting writing skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement business intelligence, knowledge and information policies, guidelines, norms and standards
• Facilitate and coordinate public access to information in line with the applicable prescripts
• Facilitate and coordinate protection of personal information in line with the applicable prescripts
• Manage and maintain the organisational Knowledge Resource Centre
• Manage and report on human resources, and performance in line with the set regulations and prescripts

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