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  • Full Time
  • ICT / Computer, South Africa

Eastern Cape Department: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

Information Officer – 2 Posts (5-Month Contract)

The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism seeks to fill two positions for Information Officers on a 5-month contract basis. These roles are critical for managing health information systems and supporting data management in the Chris Hani District.

  • Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 7)
  • Reference: ECHEALTH/INFOFF/CH/S16/20/10/2025
  • Location: Chris Hani District, Eastern Cape
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Qualification: Matric and National Certificate
  • Experience: 1–2 years
  • Job Field: ICT / Computer

Requirements

  • National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Information Management, Public Administration, or a related field recognized by SAQA.
  • 1–2 years of experience in information management or health information systems.

Knowledge Required

  • DHIS software, Tier.Net, and EDR Web.
  • National Health Information Systems in South Africa (NHISSA) and District Health Management Information System (DHMIS) policies and frameworks.
  • Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • Leadership and supervisory skills.
  • A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and DORA reports for HAST across all facilities.
  • Monitor data submissions for timeliness and quality, including indices for completeness, submission rates, and accuracy.
  • Act as a Provincial Tier Key Implementer and provide technical support for Tier.Net, including troubleshooting and coordination with the National Department of Health.
  • Offer support for Health Information EDRWeb, helping sites with data entry issues.
  • Train stakeholders on Tier.Net and EDR systems, including reporting procedures.
  • Assist district and sub-district staff with data management and ETR technical problems.
  • Manage and analyze HAST programme data to spot outliers, missing information, and errors.
  • Help prepare facilities for audits by ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Provide feedback to districts on data analysis and progress toward targets.
  • Track monthly Tier.Net progress at district and facility levels.
  • Prepare reports before submission to address data quality concerns from districts.
  • Communicate with districts and sub-districts about training and share feedback from provincial sessions.
  • Organize meetings and workshops on data management, reporting, and system improvements.

This contract role offers an opportunity to contribute to effective health data management in the province. Interested candidates should meet the requirements and be ready to start promptly.

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