Director: Information Technology

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REF NO: REFS/057046 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. Kills: 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 performanc e management, Community relations, Stakeholder relationship management, Public Relations. NOTE: Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification, you are encouraged to upload the initialled and signed Z83. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical ex ercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeri c targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South Afric an Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Females and Persons with disabilities. OTHER POSTS 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. SALARY: R1 317 384 – R1 551 696 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. CENTRE: Johannesburg (Head Office) ENQUIRIES: Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521)/ Ms. P . Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 – 7175 APPLICATIONS: To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355- 7175/7521.Only online applications will be considered Branch: Corporate Services

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