WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DOTP 2019-14 
SALARY: R1 005 063 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS). 
CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Relevant B Degree or equivalent in the fields of ICT as on NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA; and Minimum of 6 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level within the IT environment. Recommendation: Post graduate qualification in the fields of ICT. Competencies: Knowledge: Understanding of technology directions, trends, and strategic business impact of key business and IT initiatives; Expert knowledge of ICT as an enabling tool for development / ICT systems and security / Infrastructure and networks / Architecture and frameworks; Knowledge of the human resources management function; Knowledge of financial and supply chain management processes; Knowledge of strategic and project management; Knowledge of provincial policy development processes; Knowledge of the policies of the government of the day; Knowledge of strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Advanced knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration; Project management. Skills: Ability to exercise independent judgment and creative problem-solving techniques in a highly complex environment using leading-edge technology and/or diverse user systems; An ability to present and discuss technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding; Exceptional programme management skills, including the ability to effectively deploy resources and manage multiple projects of various diverse scope in a cross-functional environment; Ability to analyze, understand and effectively communicate between business requirements and technical design and implementation; The skills required of a high-level in-house advisor; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong inter-personal skills; Excellent communication skills; Outstanding planning, organizing and people management skills; Expert computer literacy skills. Personal attributes: Drive enterprise objectives through ability to, predict, analyze, and manage cultural and technological changes within the organization; Dynamic leadership ability that can develop and energize multi-discipline, high performance work teams to learn and apply new skills/techniques to business needs; A highly developed interpretive and conceptualization / formulation ability; The ability to render advice and guidance in an objective yet dedicated manner; The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurized circumstances; The ability to persuade and influence; The ability to handle conflict; The ability to lead and direct teams of professionals and service provider. 
 
DUTIES: Line Management: Develop and maintain WCG Digital Government Strategy and Digital Transformation Plans; Develop and maintain Provincial and Departmental ICT Plans; Develop departmental and transversal business cases; Provide Enterprise and Solutions Architecture; Perform data modelling against agreed norms and standards; Initiate and manage special projects; Certify and maintain WCG architecture standards. Strategic Management: To define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate; Participation in the Branch, Chief Directorate and Directorate’s strategic planning process; Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate; To evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis; To report to the Chief Director: Transversal Application Services on a regular basis on the activities and important matters of the Directorate; To monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts. Human Resource Management: Participation in the recruitment of staff in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan; Motivate, train and guide staff within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery; Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Directorate; Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate; Active involvement in the compilation of a human resource plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan, for the Directorate; Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate; Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate. Financial Management: Active participation in the budgeting process at Branch level, Chief Directorate level and Directorate level; Preparing of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate; Direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure; Direct responsibility for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate; Reporting to the Sub-Programme Manager on all aspects of the Directorate’s finances; Performing diligently all duties assigned by the Sub-Programme Manager; Overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate’s assets; Ensuring that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr Egsaan Samaai (021) 483 2933 

 
 
DIRECTOR: ICT GOVERNANCE REF NO: DOTP 2019-15 
SALARY: R1 005 063 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS). 
CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Relevant B Degree or equivalent in the fields of ICT as on NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA; and Minimum of 6 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level within the IT environment. Recommendation: Post graduate qualification in the fields of ICT. Competencies: 1. Knowledge: Understanding of technology directions, trends, and strategic business impact of key business and IT initiatives; Expert knowledge of ICT as an enabling tool for development / ICT systems and security / Infrastructure and networks / Architecture and frameworks; Knowledge of the human resources management function; Knowledge of financial and supply chain management processes; Knowledge of strategic and project management; Knowledge of provincial policy development processes; Knowledge of the policies of the government of the day; Knowledge of strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Advanced knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration; Project management. Skills: Ability to exercise independent judgment and creative problem-solving techniques in a highly complex environment using leading-edge technology and/or diverse user systems; An ability to present and discuss technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding; Exceptional programme management skills, including the ability to effectively deploy resources and manage multiple projects of various diverse scope in a cross-functional environment; Ability to analyze, understand and effectively communicate between business requirements and technical design and implementation; The skills required of a high-level in-house advisor; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong inter-personal skills; Excellent communication skills; Outstanding planning, organizing and people management skills; Expert computer literacy skills. Personal attributes: Drive enterprise objectives through ability to, predict, analyze, and manage cultural and technological changes within the organization; Dynamic leadership ability that can develop and energize multi-discipline, high performance work teams to learn and apply new skills/techniques to business needs; A highly developed interpretive and conceptualization / formulation ability; The ability to render advice and guidance in an objective yet dedicated manner; The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurized circumstances; The ability to persuade and influence; The ability to handle conflict; The ability to lead and direct teams of professionals and service provider. 
 
DUTIES: Line Management: Advise, guide and assist the CIO and (through the CIO) departmental AO’s and Executive Managements in terms of IT Governance responsibilities; Manage the Corporate Governance of IT Improvement Programme to promote sound ICT Governance in all departments; Periodically assess IT governance maturity according to the COBIT Maturity Assessment methodology and prioritise IT processes for improvement; Develop a strategy for managing IT-related audit findings pro-actively, with improved processes to ensure organisational compliance; Manage the project managers in this programme; Handle the change enablement required for the implementation of ICT Governance improvement initiatives. Strategic Management: To define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate; Participation in the Branch, Chief Directorate and Directorate’s strategic planning process; Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate; To evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis; To report to the Chief Director: Strategic ICT Services on a regular basis on the activities and important matters of the Directorate; To monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts. Human Resource Management: Participation in the recruitment of staff in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan; Motivate, train and guide staff within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery; Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Directorate; Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate; Active involvement in the compilation of a human resource plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan, for the Directorate; Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate; Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate. Financial Management: Active participation in the budgeting process at Branch level, Chief Directorate level and Directorate level; Preparing of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate; Direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure; Direct responsibility for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate; Reporting to the Sub-Programme Manager on all aspects of the Directorate’s finances; Performing diligently all duties assigned by the Sub-Programme Manager; Overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate’s assets; Ensuring that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards. Clients and Liaising: Provincial Cabinet; Provincial Parliament; Director-General and PTM; Provincial departments; National Departments and agencies e.g. State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and other departments/provincial administrations; Department of Public Service and Administration; Auditor General of South Africa; Academic and research institutions; Private sector organisations and NGO’s; Local Municipalities. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr Egsaan Samaai Tel No: (021) 483 2933 
 
 

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT REF NO: DOTP 2019-17 
SALARY: R356 289 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) majoring in Accounting and Auditing; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid Code B driving licence. Recommendation: Studying towards or having a professional certification. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Information Gathering; Interactive Communication; Analytical thinking; Client Focus; International Standards and Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards). Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: Ensuring information obtained is relevant and reliable and logical conclusions are drawn in each step of the prelim survey; Adequately motivated engagement objectives, based on the correct analysis of the control objectives, cognisant of the risk demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of how risks ought to be mitigated; Providing comprehensive and accurate systems description; Providing an appropriate extracted sample based on effective analysis of population and elements or control; Ensuring test procedures are developed in line with engagement objective requirements and key control design; Ensuring working papers are complete and accurate accompanied by useful, relevant, sufficient and reliable evidence delivered and coaching noted are signed off; Ensuring the elements of audit findings are appropriately aligned including adequate evaluation. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr P Swartbooi at (021) 483 8294 
 
NOTE: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00 should you experience any difficulties with your online application, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER: PROVINCIAL WIDE MONITORING AND EVALUATION REF NO: DOTP 2019-18 
SALARY: R356 289 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 3 years’ administrative experience in a planning, implementation and/or reporting or similar environment. Recommendation: Good working knowledge and experience of the following: Result based monitoring and evaluation; Electronic quarterly performance system and BizPerformance; Strategic management; Projections via BizProjects. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Result Based Monitoring and Evaluation; Communication, Public Relations, Public participation and provincial strategic environment; Modern systems of programme and project management governance and administration including technical aspects of systems; Latest advances in Public Management theory and practice on programme and project management; Provincial budget and financial processes; Technical standards and procedures; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Database management and administration; Inter-governmental relations; Team building and strong inter-personal skills; Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in at least two of the three official languages in the Western Cape; Outstanding planning; organizing and people management skills; Computer literacy skills; Excellent networking and network formation skills. 
 
DUTIES: Promote provincial programme and project performance methodologies and compliance guidelines from DPME; Assess, monitor and support provincial departments and public entities to strategically plan and report on provincial performance information through Strategic Plans (SP), Annual Performance Plans (APS), Quarterly Performance Reports (QPR) and Annual Reports (AR); Provide system support and guidance on BizProjects and BizPerformance and assist with data quality assurance and performance reporting; Provide business support through quality assurance and support with the development and maintained on Bizprojects. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr J Barnard at (021) 483 4569 
 
NOTE: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00 should you experience any difficulties with your online application, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202 
 
 
 
 
 
FORENSIC CONSULTANT: FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS (CLUSTER A) REF NO: DOTP 2019-20 
SALARY: R356 289 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ B-Degree) in Commerce/ Law/ Forensics/ Auditing; A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in conducting investigations into economic crime; a valid Code B driving licence. Recommendation: Experience in conducting investigations into economic crime within the public sector; and/or A professional designation relevant to the forensic profession (e.g. CFE, FP (SA)). Competencies: Knowledge on all relevant legislation in the field of forensic investigations; Considerable knowledge of fact finding techniques and investigative procedures applicable to forensic investigations; Modern principles, practices, instruments and methods used in the collection and preservation of evidence; National, provincial and departmental legislation, policies and procedures; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Project Management skills; Proven computer literacy in MS Office; Ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate and complete forensic reports; Good interviewing skills and ability to take statements during investigations; Analysing and fact-finding skills. 
 
DUTIES: Planning and execution of forensic investigations; Prioritising tasks; Managing multiple investigations at the same time; Conducting investigation through thorough fact finding and evidence retrieval within allocated timeframes; Draft factual reports containing appropriate findings and recommendations and following-up on recommendations made; Testify in disciplinary hearings and in criminal trials; Develop and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms W Hansby at (021) 483 4593 
 
NOTE: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00 should you experience any difficulties with your online application, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202