NORTHERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

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NOTE : The NC Provincial Government is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and aims to achieve gender and disability representativity at this level. Therefore, we specifically call for suitably qualified women and persons with disability to apply. Applications must be submitted on the new application for employment form (Z83) and accompanied by a comprehensive CV specifying all qualifications and experience with respective dates. The new form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies or obtained from any Public Service Department. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver’s licence before or on the day of the interview. Failure to comply with these pre-conditions will disqualify applications from being processed. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). No late applications will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be accordingly communicated by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will further be subjected to a personnel suitability check, which includes criminal record checks, verification of qualifications, financial and asset record checks, previous employment verification and citizenship verification. For the Senior Manager, a further requirement for all applicants is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name “Certificate for entry into SMS”, and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Management Leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS. Applicants applying for the Senior position must note that following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of the competency-based assessment). The competency assessment will test generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an annual performance agreement and will have to disclose his/her financial interests annually. 
 
 
 

​MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES REF NO: CD/PGITS/2025 
SALARY : R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Kimberley 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Business Administration / Information NQF Level 7as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), coupled with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, at a Senior Management (SMS) level, within an Information Technology environment, with a proven track record in project and contract management. The Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme is required and no appointment shall be finalized without the relevant candidate producing the pre-entry certificate for SMS (Nyukela Certificate). A valid driver’s licence is essential. Competencies: The following key competencies and skills are required for the position: Knowledge of the latest advances in public management theory and practice, Public Service regulatory framework; Knowledge of Government-wide Enterprise Architecture framework (GWEA), ITIL, COBIT; Knowledge of policy and strategy development and planning, for implementation within a government environment, Knowledge of Information Technology Service Management (ITSM); Understanding of Corporate Governance of ICT; Know-how on digital transformation and Strategic ICT leadership; Understanding of digital governance, data analytics and Cybersecurity; Programme and Project Management, Change and knowledge management, Financial management; Excellent management communication and interpersonal skills; Strong leadership and organisational skills; Negotiation, influencing, collaboration and partnership building; Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to leverage information and technology in business model design, business process re-engineering, products and services development; Logical and creative thinker, able to create synergies across the Province, to enable cost-effective and innovative shared solutions, geared towards achievement of organisational goals and improve government performance. 
 
DUTIES : Overall strategic management and oversight of the Chief Directorate; Oversee the provisioning of Information Technology support services within the Northern Cape Provincial Government; Drive the development of the Provincial e-government and ICT policy and strategy. Promote the effective utilisation and management of information and technology as strategic resources, to enhance operations and accelerate service delivery. Manage the implementation of transversal or shared solutions, systems and infrastructure, hardware, software and services. Ensure the management of ICT infrastructure and operations, ensuring the maintenance of ICT infrastructure and operations. Implement transversal and shared e-government, as well as ICT strategies. Spearhead innovation across enterprise systems. Manage transversal and shared contracts, business agreements and service level agreements. Manage and coordinate transversal or shared ICT security, ensuring that information security governance and compliance is maintained within the Northern Cape Provincial Government. Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate Knowledge Management. Manage and coordinate Transversal GITO and Governance Services; Provide guidelines on technology standards and norms and ensure that guidelines on technology standards are approved, implemented and maintained. Manage, Oversee the coordination and facilitation of all Northern Cape Provincial Government departments’ information and services to the community. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. M. Tlaletsi Tel No: (053) 030 0625 
APPLICATIONS : Email applications to: PGITS2025@ncpg.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING REF NO: DIR/SMP/2025 
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Kimberley
 
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Management / Business Administration/ Public Administration/ Monitoring and Evaluation/ Social Sciences at NQF Level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), coupled with a minimum of 5 years’ of experience at a middle management/senior managerial level in Strategy Management and Organisational Development environment. A valid driver’s licence is essential. The Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme is compulsory and no appointment shall be finalized without the relevant candidate producing the pre-entry certificate for SMS (Nyukela Certificate). Competencies: The following key competencies and skills are required for the position: Excellent knowledge and understanding of policies of government mandates and priorities; Policy developments, Strategic Planning; Project Management; Financial Management; Communication Skills (verbal and written); Management and Organisational skills; Computer skills, Creativity and innovation; Interpersonal skills, Analytical and numerical skills; Facilitation, implementation skills; Negotiation and consultation skills; Creativity and innovation. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for the following main functions: Facilitating and coordinating departmental strategic management, planning services and monitoring and evaluation services. Leading and overseeing institutional performance assessments and providing guidance on organisational development, change management and service delivery improvement initiatives. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Z. Langeveldt at 066 484 5888 
APPLICATIONS : Email applications to: DIRSMP2025@ncpg.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS REF NO: DIR/LR/2025 
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Kimberley 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must, as a minimum be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Management/ Public Administration/ Labour Relations Management/ Labour Law, at NQF Level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) , coupled with a minimum of 5 years’ of experience at a middle management /senior managerial level in a Labour Relations Management environment. The Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme is required and no appointment shall be finalized without the relevant candidate producing the pre-entry certificate for SMS (Nyukela Certificate). A valid driver’s licence. Competencies: The following key competencies and skills are required for the position: Applied strategic Management and Leadership, Stakeholder Management, People Management and Empowerment Service Delivery Innovation. Planning and Organising, Communication, including the ability to compile management reports, presentation and facilitation, negotiation, problem solving, conflict management, project management, analytical thinking, interpersonal skills and mediation, computer literacy, policy development and implementation, networking, change management, financial management, research, professionalism, client orientation and responsiveness, integrity, loyalty, trustworthiness, self-confidence, enthusiasm, responsibility, persuasiveness, commitment, ability to interpret relevant directives/legislative frameworks. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor compliance and oversee the management of Labour Relations Processes in Provincial Departments; Co-ordinate and facilitate Provincial Labour Relations Forums and Chamber Meetings (PSCBC, GPSSBC.ELRC/PHSSSBC, etc); Solicit, analyse and consolidate Provincial Reports for submission to DPSA/Bargaining Councils; Conduct Research and Development of transversal labour relations policies, guidelines and processes; Represent the employer at Bargaining Forums (Nationally and Provincially); Negotiate on behalf of the employer at Provincial Bargaining Council Forum; Ensure Provincial adherence to appropriate procedures in dealing with grievance and disciplinary matters; Monitor and co-ordinate conflict management and capacity building in Provincial Departments; Management Collective Bargaining processes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. H. Kannemeyer Tel No: (053) 0300 734 
APPLICATIONS : Email applications to: DIRLR2025@ncpg.gov.za

​OTHER POST
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: BATHO PELE AND SERVICE DELIVERY REF NO: AO/BPSD/2025 
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Kimberley 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management/Public Administration or equivalent qualification coupled with 3 to 5 years’ experience in Office Management, Public Administration. Competencies: The following key competencies and skills are required for the position: Extensive knowledge of the functioning of Provincial Government, Data Management Systems, Batho Pele operations, Knowledge of the Financial Procurement systems and the relevant policies and record keeping. The ability to interpret and apply policies. The ability to compile reports and statistics, accurately record minutes and decisions at meetings, problem solving skills. Proven computer literacy skills with advanced proficiency in MS-EXCEL, MS-WORD, MS-PowerPoint. The post requires a person with proven organizing and administration capabilities, dealing with stakeholders, ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines and maintaining confidentiality. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for the following main functions: Manage and coordinate the implementation of Frontline service Delivery Monitoring; Render systems support to all stakeholders (e.g., improvement plans, Deliverables, etc);Monitor and verify the accuracy and integrity of performance-reported information; Manage and coordinate the monitoring of provincial service delivery intervention programmes; Coordinate and facilitate the Batho Pele Programme. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. T. Wanyane at 066 415 0022 
APPLICATIONS : Email applications to: AOBPSD2025@ncpg.gov.za