Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/80
KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION OFFICER Strategy, Operations and Compliance: Strategy Management Office – DPP: Pietermaritzburg
National Prosecuting Authority
- LevelLevel 07
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 13 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 13
- Circular Post
- 29/80
- Department
- National Prosecuting Authority
- Closing date
- 31 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 31 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (excluding benefits)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- DPP: Western Cape (Cape Town) Ref No: Recruit 2026/288 DPP: Pietermaritzburg Ref No: Recruit 2026/289 DPP: Limpopo (Polokwane) Ref No: Recruit 2026/290 DPP: Mpumalanga (Nelspruit) Ref No: Recruit 2026/291
- Salary information
- R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (excluding benefits)
Requirements
- An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in Information Management, Information Sciences.
- Knowledge Management or equivalent.
- Minimum two (2) years relevant experience in Information and Knowledge Management.
- Working knowledge of the public sector in general.
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail.
- Sound knowledge management skills.
- Sound electronic document management and/ or records management skills.
- Sound understanding of the DPSA Knowledge Management Framework, PAIA, POPIA, and NARSSA regulations.
- Sound working knowledge of SharePoint and Viva Engage platforms.
- Good communication, liaison and presentation skills.
- A good command of computer literacy, including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams) Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
- Able to work independently and in a team.
- Willingness to travel and work away from home.
- Working knowledge of conducting research/ and or data collection.
- Project management skills.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Outline specific knowledge and expertise for harvest.
- Identify knowledge locations.
- Identify knowledge experts within the organisation.
- Schedule knowledge creation and harvest sessions.
- Conduct knowledge harvest sessions.
- Document lessons learned, publish knowledge products in different formats, maintain expert’s database.
- Maintain knowledge management portals.
- Conduct Knowledge Management (KM) awareness and KM portal training.
- Perform any other duties deemed fit by management.
Enquiries
Bongumusa Jalubane Tel No: (012) 845 6491
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
- DPP: Western Cape (Cape Town) e mail: Recruit2026288@npa.gov.za
- DPP: Pietermaritzburg e mail: Recruit2026289@npa.gov.za
- DPP: Limpopo (Polokwane) e mail: Recruit2026290@npa.gov.za
- DPP: Mpumalanga (Nelspruit) e mail: Recruit2026291@npa.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV ONLY (with detailed experience information).
- Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted).
- All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date.
- No late applications will be accepted/processed. Documents should not be password protected, and ZIP files will be blocked. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays.
- All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date.
- No late applications will be accepted/processed. The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications. Please do not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA. The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential. Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process. A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- All SMS posts will be subjected to a lifestyle audit. SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS pre-entry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment). NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement. This is a Public Service specific training programme. The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS. The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/..
- Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. NB!
- Applicants who are successful must please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs. ERRATUM: DPP: Pietermaritzburg – Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions with Recruit 2026/206; Strategy Management: Knowledge Information Officer with Recruit 2026/250 and OWP: Mpumalanga (Witbank) – Assistant Director: Asset; Fleet and Facilities with Recruit 2026/244 advertised in circular 25 of 2026 on 17 July 2026 are hereby withdrawn.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 29/80 : KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION OFFICER Strategy, Operations and Compliance: Strategy Management Office
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : DPP: Western Cape (Cape Town) Ref No: Recruit 2026/288 DPP: Pietermaritzburg Ref No: Recruit 2026/289
DPP: Limpopo (Polokwane) Ref No: Recruit 2026/290
DPP: Mpumalanga (Nelspruit) Ref No: Recruit 2026/291
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in Information Management, Information Sciences. Knowledge Management or
equivalent. Minimum two (2) years relevant experience in Information and
Knowledge Management. Working knowledge of the public sector in general.
Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally,
Accountable and with Credibility Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail. Sound knowledge management skills. Sound electronic document
management and/ or records management skills. Sound understanding of the
DPSA Knowledge Management Framework, PAIA, POPIA, and NARSSA regulations. Sound working knowledge of SharePoint and Viva Engage
platforms. Good communication, liaison and presentation skills. A good command of computer literacy, including MS Office suite (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams) Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
Able to work independently and in a team. Willingness to travel and work away from home. Working knowledge of conducting research/ and or data collection.
Project management skills. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Outline specific knowledge and expertise for harvest. Identify knowledge locations. Identify knowledge experts within the organisation. Schedule
knowledge creation and harvest sessions. Conduct knowledge harvest sessions. Document lessons learned, publish knowledge products in different
formats, maintain expert’s database. Maintain knowledge management portals. Conduct Knowledge Management (KM) awareness and KM portal
training. Perform any other duties deemed fit by management.
ENQUIRIES : Bongumusa Jalubane Tel No: (012) 845 6491
APPLICATIONS : DPP: Western Cape (Cape Town) e mail: Recruit2026288@npa.gov.za DPP: Pietermaritzburg e mail: Recruit2026289@npa.gov.za
DPP: Limpopo (Polokwane) e mail: Recruit2026290@npa.gov.za
DPP: Mpumalanga (Nelspruit) e mail: Recruit2026291@npa.gov.za
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : DPP: Western Cape (Cape Town) Ref No: Recruit 2026/288 DPP: Pietermaritzburg Ref No: Recruit 2026/289
DPP: Limpopo (Polokwane) Ref No: Recruit 2026/290
DPP: Mpumalanga (Nelspruit) Ref No: Recruit 2026/291
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in Information Management, Information Sciences. Knowledge Management or
equivalent. Minimum two (2) years relevant experience in Information and
Knowledge Management. Working knowledge of the public sector in general.
Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally,
Accountable and with Credibility Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail. Sound knowledge management skills. Sound electronic document
management and/ or records management skills. Sound understanding of the
DPSA Knowledge Management Framework, PAIA, POPIA, and NARSSA regulations. Sound working knowledge of SharePoint and Viva Engage
platforms. Good communication, liaison and presentation skills. A good command of computer literacy, including MS Office suite (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams) Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
Able to work independently and in a team. Willingness to travel and work away from home. Working knowledge of conducting research/ and or data collection.
Project management skills. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Outline specific knowledge and expertise for harvest. Identify knowledge locations. Identify knowledge experts within the organisation. Schedule
knowledge creation and harvest sessions. Conduct knowledge harvest sessions. Document lessons learned, publish knowledge products in different
formats, maintain expert’s database. Maintain knowledge management portals. Conduct Knowledge Management (KM) awareness and KM portal
training. Perform any other duties deemed fit by management.
ENQUIRIES : Bongumusa Jalubane Tel No: (012) 845 6491
APPLICATIONS : DPP: Western Cape (Cape Town) e mail: Recruit2026288@npa.gov.za DPP: Pietermaritzburg e mail: Recruit2026289@npa.gov.za
DPP: Limpopo (Polokwane) e mail: Recruit2026290@npa.gov.za
DPP: Mpumalanga (Nelspruit) e mail: Recruit2026291@npa.gov.za