Deputy Director: Impact Evaluation

Deputy Director: Impact Evaluation
(Database Administrator)
Salary: R378 456 per annum (Level 11) (Ref. DOHS/111/2010)
Pretoria

Requirements:

• A four-year degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Engineering/Management Information Systems (MIS) or other qualification in any related field, supplemented with computer courses and experience
  
• Broad knowledge and experience related to computer systems and technologies
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  
• Good interpersonal and planning skills
• The ability to think logically
• Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation systems and processes
  
• A valid driver’s licence
• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL and MS Access
• 3-5 years’ working experience in programme evaluation, database management, research and quantitative data analysis, as well as strong report writing skills, would be added advantages.

Duties:

• Manage and administer the database system as it relates to content and user administration
  
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues
  
• Provide accurate specifications to programmers
  
• Work with database management software and determine ways to store, organise, analyse, use and present data
• Identify user needs and update the database
• Integrate data from other Human Settlements systems into the MEIA system
  
• Test and co-ordinate modifications to the system, as and when required
  
• Ensure the optimal performance of the system, based on a profound understanding of the platform on which the database runs
  
• Plan and co-ordinate security measures with network administrators
  
• Develop and design database strategies
  
• Monitor and improve database performance and capacity, as well as plan for future expansion requirements
•  Administer the database remotely, using a remote database administration client programme
  
• Capacitate officials as and when new developments are made to the system.

Enquiries: MP Chauke, tel. (012) 444-5096.

Note:

• If you apply for more than one post in the Department, please submit separate application forms for each post
  
• It will be expected of the selected candidates to be available for interviews on a date and at a time and place determined by the Department of Human Settlements
  
• Further checks will be conducted once applicants are short-listed and appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification and criminal record checks
  
• Applicants must be prepared to travel and work long hours.

Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service department, and must be accompanied by a detailed CV, together with certified copies of your qualification certificates, ID/Passport and driver’s licence. Failure to submit the required documents will result in your application not being considered.

The Department of Human Settlements is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

Enquiries related to the application process should be directed to Genevieve Mohammed at Human Communications, tel. (011) 807-3260.

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to: Human Communications, PO Box 1793, Rivonia 2128 or hand-deliver at 3 Autumn Road, Rivonia 2128. Alternatively, e-mail applications to dohs@humancommunications.co.za

Closing date: 27 September 2010.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.