• Reference Number : refs/022719
• Directorate : BRANCH: ICT
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 741 770 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 into the Senior Management Services. Driver’s license.

Duties :

• To oversee the provision of information communication technology support services within the GPG Departments. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. ATTRIBUTES: Be able to work under pressure. Should be decisive. Enable Diversity awareness. Inspire innovation within the organisation. Encourage teamwork. Should be cost conscious. Inspire to be Quality Oriented.

Notes :

• It is the department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender, and disability status is required. All applications should be submitted online at: www.jobs.gauteng.gov.za. NOTE: Applications must be submitted on form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents) and must be completed in full, and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied must be indicated on your Z83. Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying all experience and duties, indicating the respective dates MM/YY as well as indicating references with full contact details). Applicants are not required to submit copies of certificates; only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of certificates. Failure to submit the above information will result in the application not being considered and deemed a regret. General information: Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by the Gauteng Department of e-Government. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are shortlisted and the appointment is also subject to positive outcomes on these 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. 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. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend to generic SMS competency assessment as mandated by DPSA. 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. If you have not received a response from this institution within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Gauteng Department of e-Government reserves the right to fill or not fill the above-mentioned post.

Employer : Department of e-Government

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 13-06-2025

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.