POST 23/04 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BUSINESS APPLICATION AND SUPPORT
REF
DBE/51/2026
Branch: Business Intelligence
Chief Directorate: Information and Management Systems
Directorate: Education Management Information Systems
SALARY : R605 742 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : The applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three-year relevant
post matric qualification (NQF level 6)or equivalent qualification as recognized
by SAQA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software development
or related fields; Three (3) years relevant experience at supervisory level in
software development and testing, in the Microsoft Development Environment
( VB.net , VB6, ADO, CHM, MS Access, and SQL ); Advanced knowledge of
Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; Experience with
reviewing requirements, developing and automating test cases based on User
requirements; Extensive knowledge of SA-SAMS and proven knowledge of
user and database support; Experience in the Education sector and Project
Management; White and Black box testing experience at the unit, integration
and system levels; Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines in a fastpaced start-up environment; Take initiative and the ability to work with minimal
guidance; Must be in possession of a driver’s license and willing to travel;
Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills are critical with the ability
to work as a team player is essential Good communication (verbal and written)
skills.
DUTIES : The successful candidate must lead a team of support and technical specialists
on the development, testing and supporting of DBE programs in particular the
SA-SAMS and in-house/SITA developed software; Designing and developing
ad hoc survey, data collection and reporting tools/applications as required;
Trouble shooting and fixing Access and SQL databases; Evaluating and testing
new or modified software programs and software development procedures
according to user requirements and conform to established guidelines; Writing
revise and verifying quality standards and test procedures for program design,
product evaluation and quality assurance; Planning, designing and authoring
effective test cases and develop automated tests for test cases and integrate
automations into test suites; Designing and developing tools for test
management, execution and reporting to enhance the overall software testing
process; Monitoring system program/application performance after
implementation to prevent reoccurrence of program operating problems and
ensure efficiency of operation; Writing documentation to describe program
evaluation, testing, and correction; Facilitating problem-solving between end
user and SA-SAMS developers; Writing monthly/quarterly/annual reports on
the status and progress on the support, testing and ad hoc system
development; Standardising and supporting SA-SAMS and Provincial Data
Warehouses; Supporting on training, advocacy and change management of
SA-SAMS and other Data Systems; Liaising with the Education Sector Policy
Owners and support on managing the SDLC of requirements on SASAMS/programs for version release; Supporting on the SA-SAMS
Modernisation Project; Supporting on the Learner Unit Record Information and
Tracking System, the Business Intelligence System and other relevant
systems; Attending to ad-hoc requests and supporting the Director on relevant
Projects as requested.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/ Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398
APPLICATIONS : Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The
Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email
your applications LowerApplications@dbe.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Mahape/Ms N Kumalo
CLOSING DATE : 17 July 2026
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate
must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/ her
financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
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