ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION AND ANALYTICS is a South African government vacancy at Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Information Management / Statistics / Economics / Mathematics (with at least 360 credits) Coupled with at least five (5) years Statistical experience in MIA environment of which two (2) years should be in a supervisory role or junior management.
- Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel &
- Access.
- Knowledge of Management Information procedures and systems.
- Knowledge of MIS Business Intelligence Oracle, SQL.
- Knowledge of Public Service Regulatory Framework.
- Knowledge of Statistical Analysis.
- Management of information and analytics terminology, concepts and practices.
- Knowledge of Pension Fund Legislation.
- Build GEPF, CIVPEN&
- Oracle Knowledge.
- Build economic information on the pension environment.
- Financial and Technical report writing skills.
- Problem solving techniques.
- People Management & empowerment.
- Presentation skills.
- Customer relationship management.
- Monitoring &
- Evaluation techniques.
- Project Management.
- Analytical thinking.
- Attention to detail Honesty and integrity.
- Customer focus.
- Team player.
- Professionalism.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Provide Business Intelligence Analysis: Develop MIA reports at both operational and corporate level.
- Analyse trends and advise business on appropriate course of action Translate Business Unit requirements into technical and functional requirements.
- Support interpretation of current GPAA Business Intelligence (BI) with trend data to advise recommendations for action.
- Ensure client usability of all MIA reports developed within the GPAA.
- Analyse GPAA processes, identify critical trends.
- Conduct tests to ensure that intelligence is consistent with GPAA defined requirements.
- Analyse data captured in the data warehouse.
- Assist GPAA Business to draw predefined reports on BI tools .Interpret current GPAA Business Intelligence (BI) with trend data to advise recommendations for action .Liaise with BI and Data Analysis (DA) in planning, designing, developing, and enhancing the Oracle Business Intelligence reports .Provide supporting IT activities and training pertaining to reporting and analytics .Assist in the development of a world class information management and analytics competency within the GPAA.
- Provide GPAA Stakeholder Management Support: Engage with GPAA Business units and stakeholders in meetings, sessions and workshops on statistical analysis for the GPAA.
- Advice on findings and recommend problem solutions.
- Provide customer service across identified interactions and deliverables of statistical and analytical nature.
- Transfer of knowledge to internal users on newly implemented Business Intelligence.
- Support in tracking of incoming and finalization of request for MIA verified data sets.
- Provide input to the Strategic Management of the section: Contribute to the compilation of the comprehensive MIA operational plans, and GPAA quarterly and annual reports.
- Provide support to the MIA manager and other GPAA managers and Business Units.
- Provide support to the MIA internal and external clients through statistical services to GPAA business units and GPAA management and stakeholders.
- Support Project Management with regards to MIA projects.
- Provide statistical reports based on the Oracle and other IT platforms.
- Support to develop, implement, review and maintain the MIA policy.
- Conduct quality assurance of the MIA reports, services rendered through spot checks and detailed quality assurance.
- Assist in daily, weekly and monthly tracking of the progress of MIA business projects towards successful completion.
- Provide support to solve business blockages pertaining to data processes.
- Manage and Develop Staff: Manage the performance of the unit which involves coaching, mentoring and taking corrective action where required.
- Develop performance standards and evaluate team and individuals.
- Monitor staff regarding human resources such as leave, recruitment and grievances.
- Compile the work plans for the section including the consolidation of operational plans into the directorate’s overall work plan.
Enquiries
Sanele Ngema Tel No: (012) 319 3501 for more information and application enquiries. Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Department Notes
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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 GPAA 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 Psychometric Assessments. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include, but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA 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. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. The GPAA is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.
Original Text
REF NO: ASD/MIA/2026/06-1P Management Information and Analytics
Permanent
The purpose of the role is to produce market intelligence and generate analytical reports.
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Information Management / Statistics / Economics / Mathematics (with at least 360 credits) Coupled with
at least five (5) years Statistical experience in MIA environment of which two
(2) years should be in a supervisory role or junior management. Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
products. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel & Access. Knowledge of
Management Information procedures and systems. Knowledge of MIS
Business Intelligence Oracle, SQL. Knowledge of Public Service Regulatory
Framework. Knowledge of Statistical Analysis. Management of information and analytics terminology, concepts and practices. Knowledge of Pension Fund
Legislation. Build GEPF, CIVPEN& Oracle Knowledge. Build economic information on the pension environment. Financial and Technical report writing
skills. Problem solving techniques. People Management & empowerment.
Presentation skills. Customer relationship management. Monitoring &
Evaluation techniques. Project Management. Analytical thinking. Attention to detail Honesty and integrity. Customer focus. Team player. Professionalism.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Provide Business Intelligence Analysis: Develop
MIA reports at both operational and corporate level. Analyse trends and advise business on appropriate course of action Translate Business Unit requirements
into technical and functional requirements. Support interpretation of current
GPAA Business Intelligence (BI) with trend data to advise recommendations for action. Ensure client usability of all MIA reports developed within the GPAA.
Analyse GPAA processes, identify critical trends. Conduct tests to ensure that intelligence is consistent with GPAA defined requirements. Analyse data
captured in the data warehouse. Assist GPAA Business to draw predefined reports on BI tools .Interpret current GPAA Business Intelligence (BI) with trend
data to advise recommendations for action .Liaise with BI and Data Analysis
(DA) in planning, designing, developing, and enhancing the Oracle Business
Intelligence reports .Provide supporting IT activities and training pertaining to reporting and analytics .Assist in the development of a world class information
management and analytics competency within the GPAA. Provide GPAA
Stakeholder Management Support: Engage with GPAA Business units and stakeholders in meetings, sessions and workshops on statistical analysis for
the GPAA. Advice on findings and recommend problem solutions. Provide customer service across identified interactions and deliverables of statistical
and analytical nature. Transfer of knowledge to internal users on newly implemented Business Intelligence. Support in tracking of incoming and
finalization of request for MIA verified data sets. Provide input to the Strategic
Management of the section: Contribute to the compilation of the comprehensive MIA operational plans, and GPAA quarterly and annual reports.
Provide support to the MIA manager and other GPAA managers and Business
Units. Provide support to the MIA internal and external clients through statistical services to GPAA business units and GPAA management and stakeholders.
Support Project Management with regards to MIA projects. Provide statistical reports based on the Oracle and other IT platforms. Support to develop,
implement, review and maintain the MIA policy. Conduct quality assurance of the MIA reports, services rendered through spot checks and detailed quality
assurance. Assist in daily, weekly and monthly tracking of the progress of MIA business projects towards successful completion. Provide support to solve
business blockages pertaining to data processes. Manage and Develop Staff:
Manage the performance of the unit which involves coaching, mentoring and taking corrective action where required. Develop performance standards and
evaluate team and individuals. Monitor staff regarding human resources such as leave, recruitment and grievances. Compile the work plans for the section
including the consolidation of operational plans into the directorate’s overall work plan.
ENQUIRIES : Sanele Ngema Tel No: (012) 319 3501 for more information and application
enquiries.
Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.