This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BUSINESS APPLICATION AND SUPPORT
Department of Basic Education
Branch: Business Intelligence
- Reference number
- DBE/51/2026
- Salary
- R605 742 per annum
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
The applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three-year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6)or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software development or related fields; Three (3) years relevant experience at supervisory level in software development and testing, in the Microsoft Development Environment ( VB.net , VB6, ADO, CHM, MS Access, and SQL ); Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; Experience with reviewing requirements, developing and automating test cases based on User requirements; Extensive knowledge of SA-SAMS and proven knowledge of user and database support; Experience in the Education sector and Project Management; White and Black box testing experience at the unit, integration and system levels; Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced start-up environment; Take initiative and the ability to work with minimal guidance; Must be in possession of a driver’s license and willing to travel; Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills are critical with the ability to work as a team player is essential Good communication (verbal and written) skills.
Duties
The successful candidate must lead a team of support and technical specialists on the development, testing and supporting of DBE programs in particular the SA-SAMS and in-house/SITA developed software; Designing and developing ad hoc survey, data collection and reporting tools/applications as required; Trouble shooting and fixing Access and SQL databases; Evaluating and testing new or modified software programs and software development procedures according to user requirements and conform to established guidelines; Writing revise and verifying quality standards and test procedures for program design, product evaluation and quality assurance; Planning, designing and authoring effective test cases and develop automated tests for test cases and integrate automations into test suites; Designing and developing tools for test management, execution and reporting to enhance the overall software testing process; Monitoring system program/application performance after implementation to prevent reoccurrence of program operating problems and ensure efficiency of operation; Writing documentation to describe program evaluation, testing, and correction; Facilitating problem-solving between end user and SA-SAMS developers; Writing monthly/quarterly/annual reports on the status and progress on the support, testing and ad hoc system development; Standardising and supporting SA-SAMS and Provincial Data Warehouses; Supporting on training, advocacy and change management of SA-SAMS and other Data Systems; Liaising with the Education Sector Policy Owners and support on managing the SDLC of requirements on SA-SAMS/programs for version release; Supporting on the SA-SAMS Modernisation Project; Supporting on the Learner Unit Record Information and Tracking System, the Business Intelligence System and other relevant systems; Attending to ad-hoc requests and supporting the Director on relevant Projects as requested.
Where to send your application
Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your applications LowerApplications@dbe.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Mahape/Ms N Kumalo
Enquiries
Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/ Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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