
Deputy Director: Information Systems
Salary or stipendR932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a Deputy Director: Information Systems. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/20, page 17
- Reference number
- HO 2026/11/27
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
- Centre
- National Head Office:
- Directorate
- Information Management
What you will need
- Degree in Library/Information Management or relevant qualification.
- 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 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.
Experience
Three (3) - five (5) years management experience at an ASD level in Knowledge Management/Business Management/Library Information Management. Knowledge of experience in policy formation.
Driver's licence
Valid driver’s licence.
Skills and competencies
- Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge in information Management.
Key responsibilities
- 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 execute knowledge management strategy and other knowledge management related projects and programmes.
- 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
Additional details
- Grade: National
How to apply
- Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo
- Telephone: (012) 307 2174, (012) 305 8589
Please note
- Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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