assistant director: systems control, Ref No. DSD/2026/16

Apply for assistant director: systems control at department of limpopo department of social development. Closing date 2026-03-13.

Job Summary

Department: limpopo department of social development

Directorate: financial management / information systems

Province: limpopo

Reference: DSD/2026/16

Closing Date: 2026-03-13

Salary: R468,459

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 9

Centre: Head Office

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Minimum Qualification

NQF Level 6 or equivalent qualification in Financial Information Systems, Business Informatics, Business Analysis, System Development, Information Technology, or Systems

Experience Required

3 years Supervisory/Junior Management in Financial Information Systems / Systems Control

Required Competencies & Skills

Expert knowledge of the PFMA and Public Service Regulations
Proficiency in transversal systems (BAS, PERSAL, LOGIS, Vulindlela)
Financial reporting and data analysis skills
Project management and problem-solving expertise
Leadership and conflict management skills

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience at supervisory or Junior Management level (Salary Level 7-10)

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Manage security controls and enforce segregation of duties across departmental financial systems
Conduct regular reviews of user access rights and maintain security profiles
Provide technical helpdesk support for all financial system users
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and procedure manuals
Monitor system interfaces between banks and transversal systems like LOGIS, PERSAL, and BAS
Generate Vulindlela reports to monitor the 30-day payment compliance
Facilitate the closure of financial books, monitor suspense accounts, and assist with Annual Financial Statements (AFS)

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R468459 per annum (Level 09)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Reference No:

DSD/2026/16

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: DSD/2026/16
Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which transversal systems am I expected to control in this position?

You will be responsible for the security and monitoring of BAS (Basic Accounting System), PERSAL (Personnel and Salary System), and LOGIS (Logistical Information System), as well as extracting data from the Vulindlela reporting tool.

Is there a practical component to the interview process?

Yes. Per the DPSA directive, all shortlisted candidates must undertake a practical exercise to demonstrate technical proficiency in system control and an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.

What does 'segregation of duties' mean in the context of this role?

It involves ensuring that no single user has end-to-end control over a financial transaction (e.g., ensuring the person who captures a payment cannot also authorize it) to prevent fraud and errors within the financial systems.

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