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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
 
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is inviting applications from persons who are suitably qualified to join the Department as it strives to be the employer of choice in the Public Service and the preferred place in the ICT sector for intellectual stimulation, leadership growth and national contribution.
 
APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application via email to: recruitdg@dtps.gov.za  (quoting the relevant reference and name of position in the subject line).
 
CLOSING DATE : 21 August 2020
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV and certified copies not older than six (6) months of all qualification(s), and ID document. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. E-mailed applications will be considered. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. All qualifications are subject to verification. Due to the large volumes of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. All Senior Management Service appointments are subject to security clearance procedures before and after assumption of duty, declaration of financial interests within 30 days of appointment, entering into an employment contract and signing of a performance agreement. Competency assessments as well as technical exercises will be conducted for all SMS posts. 
Before a letter of appointment will be issued, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on www.thensg.gov.za  will be required. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please note that CV’s submitted will be destroyed after the three (3) months period. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Candidates, whose appointment/promotion/transfer will promote the achievement of employment equity within the Department, will receive preference.
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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR-GENERAL: COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES REF NO: DG01
(5 Year Contract)
SALARY : R1 978 533 per annum (Level 16), (An all-inclusive package) comprising of a basic salary (70% of package, employer’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (15% of basic salary) and a flexible portion. A non-pensionable allowance equal to 10% of the annual all-inclusive remuneration package is also payable.
CENTRE : Pretoria, Hatfield
 
REQUIREMENTS : A comprehensive understanding of public policy, preferable in the ICT sector, and proven knowledge of the dynamics of the new converged environment. A Senior Certificate, an Undergraduate Qualification and a Post Graduate Qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants should have 8 to 10 years of experience at a senior managerial level (at least 3 years of which must be with any organ of State as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996). Advanced knowledge of South African ICT sector, its policies and how they are impacted on by global development will be an added advantage. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Frameworks, inclusive but not limited to the Constitution, Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Administration Management Act, 2014 (PAMA), the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, Supply Chain Management procedures and other relevant prescripts. Sound knowledge of the ICT regulatory environment. Sound financial and economic monitoring/analysis capabilities, and proven change management abilities. Advanced knowledge of management and service delivery innovation, problem solving skills and analysis attributes. Be client and customer oriented and be computer literate. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Analytical thinking and research skills. Strategic thinker / leader / manager who can operate at various levels and in a complex stakeholder environment. Sound knowledge of the political economy in terms of the ICT sector.
 
DUTIES : Reporting to the Minister, the Director-General will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction in delivering the mandate of the Department. He/she will: Provide overall strategic leadership of the department to achieve the strategic goals and outcomes of the department. Act as the Accounting Officer of the department in ensuring that the resources allocated to the department are optimally used to achieve the strategic objectives of the department. Coordinate and facilitate an affordable broadband access throughout the Republic, particularly in under-serviced areas (rural and townships) in line with SA Connect. Coordinate and facilitate the implementation and completion of BDM. Facilitate and coordinate the development of an inclusive information society and knowledge economy through the comprehensive e-strategy. Ensure that all the State-Owned Companies (SOCs) under this department function optimally and deliver on their respective mandates and where necessary they are rationalised in line with the recommendations of the Presidential Review Committee. Facilitate and contribute to the development of modern, sustainable, competitive and affordable Postal and ICT sector in the Republic. Ensure that there are effective and integrated policies to drive the growth of this sector in South Africa.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Mathope Thusi Tel No: +27 12 421 7100