Information Officer - South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Cape Town

Job Title: Information Officer

SASSA is a dynamic organisation that provides a range of essential services to a diverse group of South Africans. With offices countrywide, our operational structures aspire to embrace all that is state-of-the-art, offices that are modern and an environment designed to stimulate the worker to achieve, enjoy, progress and prosper.

Salary: R252 144 - R304 587 p.a. exclusive of benefits

Western Cape Regional Office - Cape Town (Ref No.: SAS 13/354)

Requirements:
• Candidates should hold a relevant B Degree and/or 3 year tertiary qualification in the relevant field coupled with 2-3 years supervisory experience in the information management environment
• Knowledge of PAIA and experience in any of the following systems would be advantageous: SOCPEN, ECM, ERP, data warehousing, Bl (Business Intelligence)
• Ability to attract information from the Net, Loading of Information
• Knowledge of SABINET system and tracking system will prove useful
• Computer literacy and a valid driver's licence are essential.

Duties :
• The incumbent will track all the information resources in the Region and ensure that the tracking system is up and running; Ensure that the sourcing procedures are in place
• The operational planning and work organisation of the section is up to date and in order
• Assess the accuracy and relevancy of the information and its suitable to the target audience
• Assist in the dissemination of information of SASSA
• Ensure the day to day management of the Regional portal.

Important notes: All these positions are advertised with the minimum requirements. Appointments will be subjected to compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks and compulsory competency assessment (where applicable). It is our intention to promote representivity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of this post and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Please note: All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Should candidates wish to apply for more than 1 post, separate application forms should be completed.
Western Cape: Attention: Ms M De Wet, Postal address: Private Bag x 9189, Cape Town, 8000. Hand delivery: 20th floor, Golden Acre Building, Adderley Street, Cape Town, 8000.Enquiries: Ms T Sigabi 0214690301.

How to apply:
Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (CV, recently certified copies of qualifications, driver's license, ID including a fully completed and signed Z83 form) quoting the relevant reference number to the relevant address:

If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Visit us at www.sassa.gov.zaortollfree: 0800601011

Deadline: 10 June 2013