GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION VACANCIES

 
NOTE : It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached) and a detailed CV is required. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. 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) and attach certificate or proof of completion. 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/sms-pre-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. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered.
 
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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT REF NO: HO2022/08/01
Chief directorate: Corporate Information Technology and Management
(5 Years Fixed Term Contract Performance Based)
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum, (an all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Head Office, Johannesburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in Information Technology/ Information System/Computer Science /Systems or related equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 with at least a minimum of 5 years middle/ senior management experience within IT Environment. ITIL Certification will be an added advantage. Experience in management of IT Service Level and Operational Level Agreements (SLA’s and OLA’s), IT Service Management environment, IT service desk, desktop support management, IT Governance, IT Security and IT Disaster Recovery. Ability to manage the service delivery of ICT services and supervise IT service operations teams. Knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, MISS, MIOS, ISO17799, GWEA framework. Knowledge of the Treasury Regulations, relevant legislations like Public Finance Management Act, ECT Act, etc. Knowledge of Configuration Management, departmental systems (BAS, PERSAL, SAP etc.), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL- industry standard for IT Help desk), IT Risk Management practices, IT network hardware and software and knowledge of current technology developments and future trends. Competencies: Good communication (verbal and writing) skills, good inter-personal relations, analysis, conceptualizing and problem solving. Good understanding of Financial Management, change management, project and strategic Management, conflict management, policy analysis and development, facilitation, presentation, report writing, planning and organising skills. Valid South African driver’s license is essential.
 
DUTIES : Oversee the development, implementation of the Information Security Policy and Disaster Recovery Strategy to manage the IT security vulnerabilities, as well as aligning the backup and restore implementation for both the server infrastructure and end user tools of trade to ultimately preserve the proprietary information and intellectual property of the Department. Manage the desktop support and service desk provisioning throughout the Department, including all the districts. Manage the availability and functionality of service-desk and related management tools in the Department. Manage the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and contracts of suppliers of information management and Information Technology goods and services, including management of licensing for intangible assets. Oversee the management of the service delivery through the implementing agents, eGov/SITA. Manage and monitor the capacity and availability of all hardware resources, including printers and tools of trade through its entire lifecycle within GDE. Oversee the development of ICT policies, processes, procedures and monitor the implementation thereof to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks and standards. Manage the operational efficiency and improvement of IT Governance in the Department. Oversee the management of audit improvement implementation in the IT environment including management of IT Risk register to ensure that risks are mitigated for.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Winny Radzilani Tel No: 011 843 6540
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: IT SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: HO2022/08/02
Chief directorate: Corporate Information Technology and Management
(5 Years Fixed Term Contract Performance Based)
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum, (an all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Head Office, Johannesburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in Information Technology/ Information System/Computer Science Systems or related equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 with at least a minimum of 5 years middle/ senior management experience within an IT Systems Development Environment. Intense knowledge of database design and management; server infrastructure and network support. Knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, MISS, MIOS, ISO17799, GWEA framework. Knowledge of the Treasury Regulations, relevant legislations like Public Finance Management Act, ECT Act, etc. Extensive experience with managing the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), system design and integration of systems. Ability to manage the IT Development process. Project Management capabilities. Knowledge of the DevOps and cloud technologies. Knowledge of departmental systems (BAS, PERSAL, SAP, SASAMS etc.), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL- industry standard for IT Help desk), IT Risk Management practices, IT network hardware and software and knowledge of current technology developments and future trends. Competencies: Financial Management, Management skills, Facilitation and Presentation, planning and organising, report writing, good verbal and written communication, Good inter-personal relations, analysis, conceptualizing, and problem solving, Change management, project and strategic Management, conflict management, policy analysis and development. Valid South African driver’s license is essential.
 
DUTIES : Oversee the provision of information technology systems development and infrastructure support services. Manage the business analysis process to determine the system requirements within the Department. Design solutions including databases for the systems. Input into the development of master systems plans, architectural design of the solutions as well as the implementation of highly integrated information systems. Develop project specifications and plans for project delivery. Manage the delivery of systems development projects within budget and on time. Continuously evaluate the health of systems and infrastructure to implement maintenance and support. Manage the provision of ICT server infrastructure, including in-house virtualized environments and cloud solutions (Azure environment). Manage the functioning and maintenance of departments connectivity of Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN). Manage the development and implementation of the Districts and Head Office Server storage systems. Manage the development of departments data warehousing, data mining and data solutions. Ensure periodic review and audits are performed across all key ICT operational infrastructures and systems. Monitor compliance to ICT Infrastructure maintenance policies and procedures to minimize risks to the internal control environment. Develop concept notes for innovation and paperless implementations in the department.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Winny Radzilani Tel No: 011 843 6540