Deputy Director: Information Systems

• Department: Department of Correctional Services
• Salary: R932 292 per annum , (all-inclusive package)
• Centre: National Head Office:
• Closing date: 9 November 2026

Degree in Library/Information Management or relevant qualification. Three (3) - five (5) years management experience at an ASD level in Knowledge Management/Business Management/Library Information Management. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge in information Management. Knowledge of business and management principles. Sound knowledge of research. Knowledge of experience in policy formation. Knowledge of business writing and case study development. A thorough understanding of relevant legislation, best practices and frameworks on Knowledge and Information Management communication, project and programme management, change management, problem solving, analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment.

Establish and develop mechanisms and processes that will ensure knowledge generation, knowledge transfer and knowledge re-use in the DCS environment. Develop and implement knowledge management policy, marketing and change management plan. Communicate and e xecute knowledge management strategy and other knowledge management related projects and programs. Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop information and knowledge products. Develop and administer technologies for easy access to knowledge and information. Ensure data analysis and transform it into information, package and share across the department. Develop and implement data and information management strategy for the DCS. Apply meta data and data integrity for all information and knowledge products. Help entrench and institutionalise knowledge management plans, processes, procedures and all related plans. Develop and manage knowledge management strategy, policies and procedures for the department. Provide technical support on knowledge management issues to the department and relevant stakeholders. Develop and implement knowledge capacity building programme for the department and relevant stakeholders. Establish knowledge management learning networks/fora’s for the department and ensure proper functioning of the departmental resource centre. Manage resources of the sub- directorate. Manage performance information.

Appointment under the Public Service Act.