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DEPUTY DIRECTOR REF NO: PS17/2026/01 Free State Department of Education Early Childhood Administration and Reporting System (eCares) Manager
Department of Education
Pay
R 932 292 - R 1 098 195 per year
Location
Bloemfontein, Free State
a government employer is hiring a DEPUTY DIRECTOR REF NO: PS17/2026/01 Free State Department of Education Early Childhood Administration and Reporting System (eCares) Manager in Bloemfontein, Free State. Public Service. A degree or higher qualification is required. You can apply by phone or WhatsApp.
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- No fee to apply
- Closing date known
- Degree required
Vacancy details
Post
36/154
Salary
R932 292 - R1 098 195 annum (Level 11)
Centre
EMIS Sub-Directorate: Bloemfontein (supporting ECD)
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.
Enquiries
Mr Randall Pienaar, Acting Director IT and Information systems at 079 503 5400 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Applications
Effective from 01 April 2026, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure now utilises an e-Recruitment System which means all applicants must login/register (https://systems.fshealth.gov.za/e- Recruitment/Login)
Note
To apply for positions, we only accept hand delivered/posted/emailed applications should an applicant prove that he/she tried to apply via e- Recruitment with no success and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure ICT unit was unable to assist. The applicant’s profile on the e- Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the 138 responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note. Certain documentation will still be required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, ID, etc., however these documents need not be certified at point of application, and however certification will be required prior to attending the interview. Please note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre- entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. For SMS positions certain candidates may be required to undergo additional Competency Assessments. All qualifications, criminal and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates and, where applicable, additional checks will be conducted in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not been contacted within 4 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Faxed or late applications will NOT be accepted. All queries must be submitted via email addressed to Human Resource support team on e-recruitmentfsdpwi01@fswork.gov.za (no applications strictly for enquiries OTHER POSTS
Reference
PS17/2026/01 Free State Department of Education Early Childhood Administration and Reporting System (eCares) Manager
Closing date
2026-10-23
Circular
Circular 36 of 2026