• Reference Number : REFS/035619
• Directorate : BRANCH: ICT
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1,813,182 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Oscar Baloyi (066 486 5508)

Requirements :

• Qualification in Information Technology at NQF level 8 as recognised by the SAQA. A master’s degree in business administration or information technology field would be advantageous. 8 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in the ICT environment. Large scale project management experience. Extensive experience in a volume driven processing centre environment will be an advantage. Nyukela Pre-entry certificate must be submitted prior to appointment. Driver’s licence.

Duties :

• Oversee the provision of comprehensive programming and applications support to the GPG, Activities: Ensure the development and implementation of ICT programs and applications to support the GPG departments. Ensure the provision of integrated information support to the GPG. Ensure the implementation of ERP solutions support to the GPG. Ensure that GPG departments use all forms of ICT to enhance operations and accelerated service delivery. Provide technical expertise within the Department and GPG department. Oversee the overall planning and operations management of transversal technology. Support services: Ensure that the information security governance and compliance is maintained within GPG. Ensure the management of ICT infrastructure and operations. Ensure maintenance of ICT infrastructure and operations within GPG to prevent disruption. Ensure that the GPG department’s ICT systems are supported. Ensure the transformation of GPG by seeking efficiencies in operational routines with the aid of IT, the redesign, non-innovative bureaucratic systems, and processes, to enable a modernised public service. Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Business unit, and of the resources employed by it. Provide guidelines on technology standards and norms set. Ensure guidelines on technology standards are approved, implemented, and maintained. Ensure that the ICT infrastructure architecture is designed and implemented. Ensure the appropriate upgrade of infrastructure architecture design. Manage resources (human/finance/equipment/assets). Evaluate the performance of the business unit on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. Oversee and ensure provision of coaching, disciplining, and mentoring of staff to improve performance. Oversee the management, maintenance, and safekeeping of the business unit’s assets. Manage leave in the business unit. Prepare Annual and adjustment budgets for the business unit. Ensure efficient, economic, and effective control and management of the business unit’s budget and expenditure. Oversee control of business unit’s budgeting and expenditure process in-line with strategic objectives and relevant legislation.

Notes :

• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of the positions with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender, and disability status is required. Manual applications should be delivered to: Gauteng Department of e-Government, Imbumba House, 75 Fox Street, Marshalltown, or Applicants can apply online at: jobs.gauteng.gov.za. NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents). Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed personal information, duties, experience, and references) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required for both online and manual applications. The Z83 form must be completed in full, and page 2 duly signed. An accurate position and reference number must be indicated on the Z83 form. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Failure to submit the requested information will result in the application not being considered and deemed a regret. Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by the Gauteng Department of e-Government. The appointment is subject to positive outcomes on employment suitability checks, which include but are not limited to security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification, and criminal record. Successful candidates must obtain a positive security clearance. Applications received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements. Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre-Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG). No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. The Course is available at NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) will be required to attend to generic SMS competency assessment as mandated by DPSA. If you have not received a response from this institution within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of e-Government

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 10-04-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.