WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC ICT SERVICES REF NO: DOTP 2019-13 
Job Purpose: To enable service excellence to the people of the Western Cape through the innovative use of Digital services and initiatives. As the Chief Director, you will be responsible for driving the WC Digital Government Strategy, ICT Governance Maturity, ICT Planning and Enterprise Architecture. 
SALARY: R1 189 338 per annum (Level 14) (All-inclusive package to be structured 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 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 conceptualisation / formulation ability; The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances; The ability to persuade and influence; The ability to deal with a wide variety of external and internal clients. 
 
DUTIES: Line Management: Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of policy and strategy, planning and development as well as Digital government. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Policy and Strategy: Develop appropriate Digital government policy, strategy and frameworks; Do research and development; Governance of Provincial ICT macro-processes; Monitor compliance to certification requirements. Planning and Development: Develop and maintain provincial and departmental ICT Plans; Provide ICT planning and business case development competency; Plan and develop transversal Digital government/ICT projects and services; Perform data modelling against agreed norms and standards; Initiate and manage special projects; Ensure proper certification of planned ICT solutions. Digital Government for citizens: Develop and implement Digital government front office policies and strategies; Co-ordinate Digital government content and content management; Provide usability and design support; Render interactive front office channels; Provide strategic access to Digital government information and services; Render integrated Digital government information, communication service to business, civil servants and government. 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 Deputy Director-General: Centre for e-Innovation on a regular basis on the activities and important matters of the Chief 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 Chief Directorate’s Business Plan; Motivate, train and guide staff within the Chief Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery; Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Chief Directorate; Monitor information capacity building within the Chief Directorate; Active involvement in the compilation of a human resource plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Chief Directorate; Promote sound labour relations within the Chief Directorate; Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Chief Directorate. Financial Management: Active participation in the budgeting process at Branch level; Preparing of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Chief Directorate; Assume direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Chief Directorate’s budget and expenditure; Assume direct responsibility for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Chief Directorate; Report to the Programme Manager on all aspects of the Chief Directorate’s finances; Perform diligently all duties assigned by the Programme Manager; Assume overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Chief Directorate’s assets; Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Chief Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards. Clients and Liaisoning: 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 Hilton Arendse Tel No: (021) 483 2675 

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DIRECTOR: POLICY AND PLANNING REF NO: DOTP 2019-41 
Job Purpose: To enable leading people management practices through the rendering of strategic people policy, planning and analytic services to departments within the Western Cape Government. 
SALARY: R1 005 063 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive package to be structured to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS). 
CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-degree) in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology or Data Science; Minimum of 6 years’ management experience within a people management environment. Recommendation: Post graduate qualification in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology or Data Science. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: latest development in people management theory and practice; public policy analysis and development processes; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector. Strong innovative mindset; conceptual and formulation skills; leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and inter-personal skills; Excellent communication skills; Outstanding planning, organizing and people management skills; Presentation skills at senior management level. Personal attributes: A highly developed interpretive and conceptualization / formulation ability; 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 lead and direct teams of professionals 
 
DUTIES: Responsible for people management business intelligence and people analytics; Develop sound people management policies and provide a policy advisory service; Provide a comprehensive workforce planning service to ensure workforce plans are in place to address the current and future people capability needs of departments; Render diversity and inclusion advisory services (including employment equity and people transformation services); Manage the Directorate Policy and Planning as strategic, financial and people manager. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms Louise Esterhuyse (+27 21 483 5856)