Job Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a SAQA-recognised three-year post- matric qualification (NQF Level 7) in Education (B.Ed. / PGCE) or a SAQA- recognised three-year post-matric qualification (NQF Level 7) in Information Systems / ICT / Computer Science / Data or related field. 5 years Management Experience. 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. EMIS experience will be an added advantage.
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 and vendors (e.g. Mezzanine/Vodacom) to ensure continuity; Identify and resolve technical issues affecting provincial users. Reporting & Master Data Management-Maintain alignment between eCares and EMIS Masterlists; Validate EMIS number allocation in eCares; Support provincial reporting needs and accuracy. Stakeholder Collaboration-Work closely with PED ECD and EMIS Directorates; National EMIS and ECD teams social partners such as Ilifa Labantwana and the Bana Pele Initiative. The candidate will report to the provincial EMIS head and work closely with the ECD Directorate.
What is the Salary
R932 292 – R1 098 195 annum (Level 11)
Location
EMIS Sub-Directorate: Bloemfontein (supporting ECD)
How to Apply
Mr Randall Pienaar, Acting Director IT and Information systems at 079 503 5400
For All Posts: https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za
Apply Before:
23 October 2026
Reference No:
PS17/2026/01
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