Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2023/06/08

Reference Number

NCPL/DA/042023

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Data Technologist

Department

Financial & Information Technology Services

Enquiries

Mr GR Botha on (053) 839 8015 or via electronic mail:gbotha@ncpleg.gov.za

Job Type

N/A

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Northern Cape

Location - Town / City

Kimberly

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree/Advance diploma in Computer Science/information System/Data Science on NQF level 7 and MCSE, MCSA, SSCP, DBA, scripting with POWERSHELL, ICT Governance COBIT and ITIL qualification would be an added advantage. 3 years post qualification experience in Information Technology and 3 to 5 years’ experience in Database Server or ERP experience.

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

Managing database administration; Contribute to resolving service desk issues; Designs, management and maintenance of server infrastructure and services; Assist with application development; Assist with development and maintenance of IT governance policies, operational risk register and ensures appropriate link to governance guidelines; Assist with themanagement of IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity through development and implementation of related policies and plans; Serve on the NCPL ICT Risk Management Committee and ensure IT Risk Register actions are implemented; Assist with the development and implementation of 5 year IT Master plan; Serve on the NCPL Disaster Recovery Team;Contribute to the implementation of IT Audit action plans for Internal Audit, AG Regularity Audit and AG Information Systems Audit; Conduct computer training as and when required by users; Assist with identifying skills gaps, training and development; Assist with performance management processes; Co-represent the legislature when dealing with external IT service providers at a technical level; Assist with the IT function in the absence of the IT Manager; Supervisory role to the Programmer and Network Administrators.  

Competencies

Systems administration; Risk management; Project management; Database administration; Technical documentation skills; Knowledge of reporting and query tools and practices; Data management and data processing techniques; Understanding of, and experience with, server-client computing and relational database environment; ICT Governance; Customer service attitude; Good written and oral communication skills; Analytical/problem-solving skills; Change management; Innovative; Work in a team-oriented, collaboration environment; Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail; Good understanding of the organizations goals and objectives; Internal stakeholder relations and Leadership skills.

Remuneration

R 1 004 425.00 p.a. (C4) (Inclusive of Benefits)

Notes

 Note: In filling this position, we will be guided by the need to meet our Employment Equity Targets. The NCPL encourages people who are Differently Abled to apply. Applicants may be subjected to assessment centres. Appointment will be subjected to a compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualifications, references- (please provide email addresses of your referees) security clearance, vetting and criminal checks. It is the applicants responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority SAQA prior to the selection process.