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Deputy Director: Ecd: Administration And Reporting Systems Manager

Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape

Salary

R932 292 per annum, all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS

Closing date

09 Oct 2026

Reference number

332

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 332.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 09 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a SAQA-recognised three-year post- matric qualification (NQF Level 7) in Information Systems / ICT / Computer Science / Data or related field. 6-7 years' relevant experience in Systems administration and user support; User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and training facilitation. Data reporting and system usage monitoring. Knowledge of: Cloud- based system operations; Provincial EMIS environment and/or ECD system landscape. Strong analytical, data manipulation and reporting skills (Excel advanced level). Ability to coordinate multi-level stakeholders (national, provincial, district). Problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and customer service orientation. Ability to work independently and travel extensively. A valid driver's license is essential.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for Provincial eCares System Use & Performance management. Lead provincial support for system usage, performance and adoption; Monitor user compliance with system functionality and data workflows; Advocate system utilisation for decision-making. User Support & Access Management; Manage 1st line helpdesk support for PED users; Manage user access, roles and permissions; Escalate issues promptly to national and service providers. User Training & Capacity Building- Conduct ongoing training on: New releases; Functional improvements; Reporting and dashboards. Support districts and circuits to drive usage. Testing & Implementation-Lead provincial testing of system releases and updates; Develop test plans, record UAT outcomes, submit feedback to developers; Validate system enhancements prior to deployment. Systems Maintenance Support- Work with DBE an

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 34 of 2026.