Management Information posts (Linux / PHP) at Statistics South Africa

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Hi everyone.
See adverts below. Please submit hard copy documents to Head Office (hand deliver). Closing date 30 October 2014.

Manager: Management Information
(One permanent position exists in the Programme Office division at Head Office, Pretoria)
(Salary level 13: R819 126 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)
(Ref: No.: 03/10/14HO)

Key Performance Areas: Ensure and develop the Management Information Repository policies, plans,
procedures, guidelines, regular complex notes and compilation of reports • Formulate stakeholder engagement
strategy with internal and external stakeholders and ensure they are trained in the utilisation of the Management
Information Repository for Stats SA • Oversee, develop, improve and maintain the complex components,
modules and database of the on-line Management Information Repository • Ensure and participate in the
identification of potential data sources, obtain and make available integrated management information on the
Management Information Repository • Oversee and participate in the improvement and maintenance of
hardware and software needed by the Management Information Repository • Management of staff, and other
resources e.g. financial resources and assets, risks and project performance.
Prerequisites: A three-year qualification in Computer Science/Management Information Systems/Computer
Programming languages • A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage • At least ten years experience
in relevant Management Information Reposity/website development, computer programming, system and
database development as well as management experience • Conceptualisation, interpretation, report writing
and presentation skills • Extensive proven experience, skills in and knowledge of Free and Open Source
Software (FOSS), MVC, jQuery, UML, SQL, HTML, Net, XML, AJAX, JSON and JavaScript environments, MS
Project, MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint); • Extensive experience in basic Linux administration
(SUSE Linux Enterprise Server experience will be advantageous), database design on a MySQL database
platform and PHP scripting • Management especially extensive project management experience and knowledge
• Demonstrated in-depth technical and working knowledge and experience regarding Government financial
concepts and management; principles of public administration, organisation and management; quality
management; knowledge management; systems management and document management • Knowledge and
experience in the following areas will be a further advantage: exposure to government transversal systems e.g.
BAS, PERSAL.
Person Profile: This position will suit a person who: • Is able to apply creative thinking in the design of methods
for processing management information with information technology systems • Is able to analyse information
and situations, identify and solve problems, reason logically, and draw valid conclusions • Is able to develop
effective solutions • Is able to write technical and management information reports • Has good presentation
skills • Has excellent written and verbal communication skills • Has excellent interpersonal skills and networking
skills • Has excellent organising and logistics skills • Is sensitive to the needs of stakeholders • Appreciates
diversity • Has knowledge of relevant legislation • Is self-motivated, responsible and assertive • Is able to work
under pressure • Is willing to work long hours.

Principal: Management Information Officer
(One permanent position exists in the Programme Office division at Head Office, Pretoria)
(Salary level 11: R532 278 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)
(Ref: No.: 09/10/14HO)​
Key performance areas: Develop the Management Information Repository policies, plans, procedures,
guidelines, and compile regular complex notes and reports • Provide support and liaise with internal and
external stakeholders and train them on Management Information Repository • Develop, implement, maintain
and improve the complex components, modules and database within an on-line Management Information
Repository • Identify potential sources and make available integrated management information on the
Management Information Repository • Maintenance of hardware and software required by the Management
Information Repository.
Prerequisites: A three-year qualification in Computer Science/Management Information Systems/Computer
Programming languages • A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage • At least five years experience
in relevant Management Information Repository /website development, computer programming, system and
database development as well as management experience • Knowledge of MS Office Suite and experience in
MS Project and Visio Standard • Conceptualisation, interpretation, report writing and presentation skills •
Extensive proven experience, skills in and knowledge of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), MVC,
jQuery, UML, SQL, HTML, Net, XML, AJAX, JSON and JavaScript environments, MS Project, MS Office (MS
Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint); • Extensive experience in basic Linux administration (SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server experience will be advantageous), database design on a MySQL database platform and PHP scripting •
Management especially extensive project management experience and knowledge • Demonstrated in-depth
technical and working knowledge and experience regarding Government financial concepts and management;
principles of public administration, organisation and management; quality management; knowledge
management; systems management and document management • Knowledge and experience in the following
areas will be a further advantage: exposure to government transversal systems e.g. BAS, PERSAL.

Short-listed applicants must be willing to undergo a competency exercise as part of the selection process. Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014

Required documents:
● A signed Z83 application form
● Detailed CV with contact details of three recent
references
● Certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document.

NB: Applicants risk being disqualified for failing to submit all the required documents as indicated above.

Important note: If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful

● Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only
● Statistics South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment
● Appointment is subject to security clearance, the signing of a performance agreement or plan, verification of the applicant’s documents and reference checking
● Applications received after the closing date will not be considered
● Please clearly indicate the reference number of the position you apply for in your application. If you apply for more than one position, submit separate applications.
● Head Office, Pretoria: Post to the Recruitment Manager, Statistics SA, Private Bag X44, Pretoria 0001 or hand-deliver at 167 Manaka Heights Building, corner Andries (Thabo Sehume) and Vermeulen (Madiba) Streets, Pretoria.

Enquiries: Kindly contact Mr. Collen Mokonyane or Obed Marubyane at (012) 310 4604/366 0151.

Due to the pending Post Office strike, applicants are encouraged to hand-deliver their applications at the nearest Stats SA office.

Stats SA endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the
principles of appropriate legislation, e.g. Employment Equity Act, 1998.
 
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