Director: Information Technology

• Package : R 1 317 384.00 – R 1 551 696.00 per annum (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
• Enquiries : Ms. A. Mkhombo (011 355 -7521)/ Ms. P. Mabasa (011) 355 – 7175

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Business Information Systems / Business Information Management. 5 years’ experience at the middle management (Deputy Director post)/Senior Management level in ICT environment. Completion of the Nyukela Senior Management Pre-entry certificate endorsed by National School of Government must be submitted prior to appointment.
• KNOWLEDGE: GPG and GPDRT policies and procedures, Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, Understanding of expectations of customers, Knowledge of SLAs, Management information knowledge, Knowledge of GPG political and executive structures, Information Systems development life cycle, Servers & networks. ICT Governance, Desktop Support.
• SKILLS: Client orientation and customer focus, People management and empowerment, Service delivery innovation, Programme and project management, Strong problem solving and analysis, Employee relations, Change management, Business performance management, Community relations, Stakeholder relationship management, Public Relations.

Duties :

• Provide ICT leadership and advisory services to the Department and stakeholder management.
• Manage ICT governance, policy, compliance and risk management.
• Manage and maintain departmental information systems. Manage ICT infrastructure, operations and end-user support services.
• Manage ICT security, continuity and resilience. Manage ICT projects and financial governance standards. Manage resources.