• Reference Number : refs/019418
• Directorate : ICT Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 162 200 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Ms. Basani Baloyi Basani.Baloyi@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/ Project Management qualification at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. Programme or Project Management Certification. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in the design, development and implementation of ICT systems and infrastructure at a Middle Management Level (Deputy Director). Must have a valid Driver’s Licence (with exception for people living with disabilities).Experience in managing large scale ICT programmes and projects will be added advantage. Knowledge of project risk management, project analysis and appraisal techniques. The ability to prepare and present sound project and programme reports. Strategic leadership and management skills. Knowledge of the Government Supply Chain Management Policy Framework. Strong operational financial management skills. Strong effective communication skills. Knowledge of systems, processes, procedures, policies and legislation relevant to the field of ICT.

Duties :

• Ensure adequate planning for all Provincial Health ICT programmes and projects. Direct and provide leadership in the initiation, planning and design of Provincial ICT Projects. Oversee the implementation of all Provincial ICT projects. Monitor and ensure effective financial control. Manage adequate engagements with all Provincial Health, 3rd party and Provincial stakeholders. Prepare monthly Programme and project reports for Senior Management across all Governance structures within Health as well as at a Provincial level. Identify and manage programme and project risks. Ensure service provider delivery is in line with Programme and Project objectives. Ensure and manage optimal resource allocation and utilisation during the implementation of various programmes and projects. Ensure compliance with Supply Chain Management policies and relevant legislation with regard to ICT projects. Oversee people management and ensure adequacy of technical skills at all times. Drive a culture of patient service excellence. Build organisational capacity and Institutionalise knowledge management within Provincial ICT. Develop and implement project management policy and standards. Maintain Programme and Project Management procedures, norms and standards. Manage initiation and development of projects. Monitor and control projects to ensure effective project execution. Facilitate the functioning of Programme and Project Management Steering Committees.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. An SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is mandatory when applying for Senior Management positions (Director-upwards) in the Public Service. NB: No appointment shall be effected without the recommended candidate producing a certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela), offered by the National School of Government. SMS Pre-Entry Certificate can be obtained by registering on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entryprogramme. NB: Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies assessment using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates may be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 09-02-2024

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.