MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: CONNECTED GOVERNMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, REF NO: DOTP 2018-79 
SALARY : R1 127 334 per annum (Level 14) (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 on NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA; and Minimum of 6 years’ experience at senior managerial level within the IT environment. Recommendations: Post graduate qualification in the fields of ICT Engineering or Computer Science would be advantageous. Competencies: Knowledge: Understanding of technology directions, trends, and strategic business impact of key business and IT initiatives; Expert knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model which includes knowledge of network transmission technologies and knowledge of routing technologies; Knowledge of network service commissioning activities; Knowledge of voice services technologies; Knowledge of Internet Services including the network architecture and Internet application services; Expert knowledge of ICT as an enabling tool for development / ICT training, 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 strategies and policies of the government of the day; Knowledge of strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; and 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 project management skills, including the ability to effectively deploy resources and manage multiple projects of various diverse scope in a cross-functional environment; Excellent networking and network formation skills; 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, organising and people management skills; and Computer literacy skills. Strong negotiation and service level management skills. Personal attributes: Drive enterprise objectives through ability to, predict, analyse, and manage cultural and technological changes within the organisation; Dynamic leadership ability that can develop and energise multidiscipline, 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; and The ability to deal with a wide variety of external and internal clients. 
 
DUTIES : Line Management: Strategic management, guidance and advice with regard to the roll-out of the broadband initiative. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Overall responsibility for the rollout of the WCG Broadband initiative in accordance with the WCG Broadband Strategy and Implementation Plan; Coordinate the roll-out of the Schools LAN Project, Manage the migration to VOIP at corporate sites; Coordinate the roll-out of Public Wifi Hotspots at WCG sites; Oversee the contract and service level management of the Broadband contract; Implement the roll-out of broadband infrastructure initiative to WCG sites; and Render transversal telecommunications services. Strategic Management of the WCG ICT infrastructure and corporate networking environment; Manage transversal telecommunication services. Programme/ project management for the broadband initiative: Manage the work effort to achieve the outcome set out in WCG Broadband strategies and policies; Assist in defining the programme objectives and reviewing these as required; Coordinate the activities of the service providers; Negotiate change of plans with service providers; Communicate to all internal and external stakeholders; Allocate resources; Monitor adherence to schedule; Responsible for ensuring that the project is delivered on time, within budget and to an agreed quality level. Strategic Management: Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Chief Directorate; Participate in the Branch strategic planning process; Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Chief Directorate; Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; Report to the Senior Executive Manager on a regular basis on the activities of the Chief Directorate; Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Chief Directorate, and of the resources employed by it. 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; and 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 Stakeholder Liaison: 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 C Solomons at (021) 483 4439 
 
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OTHER POSTS
 
 
SERVICE MANAGER: HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, REF NO: DOTP 2018-69 
SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R697 011 per annum (Level 11) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 6 years’ experience in the ICT Service Management field of which 3 years must be management experience; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: None. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Service Acts, policies and regulations; ICT Training, Infrastructure and Security; HR matters; Finance; Business and Systems analysis; Technical standards and procedures; Project Management; Strategic Planning and co-ordination skills; Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES : Manage a team of professionals and service providers, directly or indirectly, that are necessary to perform and deliver services in accordance with the approved requirements and prioritised needs relating client services; Provide inputs on to the development and planning of provincial ICT policy and strategy; Maintain Departmental MSP; Manages data-modelling; Act as e-Government champion; Co-ordinates all aspects of e-Government service delivery and operational support; Develop and manage appropriate departmental service level agreements and contracts; Manage client services; Provide inputs into the budget and fiscal process; Member of the component’s management team. Strategic Management; Human Resource Management; Financial Management 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr L. Benting Tel No: (021) 483 8941 
 
 
 
 
 
SERVICE MANAGER: BROADBAND SERVICE LEVEL AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, REF NO: DOTP 2018-80 
SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R697 011 per annum (Level 11) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); Minimum of 3 year's management experience in Public Administration, Finance, ICT Procurement or ICT Management; Valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: None. Competencies: Advanced knowledge of ICT network service management principles and procedures; Knowledge of WAN and LAN architecture and systems; Planning, analytical and communication skills; Advanced knowledge of IT SLA interpretation and execution. 
 
DUTIES : Manage a team of professionals and service providers that perform and deliver services to clients. Responsible for monitoring and managing broadband service levels against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA's); Responsible for administration, reporting and governance; Provide strategic management, Human Resource Management as well a Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr L Lategan Tel No: (021) 483 6978/ 815 8391 
 
 
 
 
 
TECHNOLOGY MANAGER: CONNECTED GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND SCHOOLS REF NO: DOTP 2018-81 
SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R697 011 per annum (Level 11) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ B-Degree); A minimum of 6 years’ technical experience in an ICT enabled environment (3 years must be on management level); A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations WAN architecture experience; VOIP architecture experience; Project management experience (large projects); Cisco CCNA; Windows and Linux server experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: VOIP architecture and systems; Cisco products as well as Windows and Linux environments; ICT training, security, LAN and WAN architecture, infrastructure, technical standards and procedures; Project management; Business and systems analysis; Financial management and team leadership; Analytical skills; Communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES : Manage a team of professional and service providers that perform and deliver services to clients; Maintain technical architectures for the department. Manage data administration and enterprise application integration; Continuously define and review the purpose, objectives and priorities of the component; Active involvement in the development and management of strategic and business plans for the component; Financial and human resource management; Project management and overseeing of project administration. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr L. Lategan at (021) 483 6978 or (021) 815 8391 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT REF NO: DOTP 2018-86 
SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R697 011 per annum (Level 11) 
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’ management experience in Internal Auditing or similar environment. Recommendations Registration as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA)/Certified Government Auditing professionals; A valid driving licence. Competencies Knowledge of the following: Audit practices: Strategic Planning and Management; Engagement Planning and Execution; Reporting and Progress Monitoring; International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA); Governance principles; Risk Management; Internal Control System; Analytical thinking; Client focus; Continuous learning; Interactive communication; Relevant legislation, policies and procedures; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western. 
 
DUTIES : Develop an approved risk based rolling 3 year strategic and 1-year operational plan for the allocated provincial departments and/or public entities, including resource allocation; Develop engagement work program which includes control adequacy assessment and test procedures; Ensure quality on the entire audit process and delivery of the operation plans in line with stringent deadlines; Preparation and presentation of final report to executive management; Maintenance of good client relations and effective management; Effective scheduling of staff and monitoring productivity levels. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr S Malan at (021) 483 9962 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT (QUALITY ASSURANCE) REF NO: DOTP 2018-88 
SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R697 011 per annum (Level 11) 
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’ management experience in Internal Auditing or similar environment. Recommendations Completion of the following training courses through the Institute of Internal Auditors (SA): Performing and effective Quality Assessment; Building a sustainable Quality Programme; Registration as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certification in Control Self-Assessment CCSA)/Certified Government Auditing professionals. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Information gathering; Interactive communication; Analytical thinking; Client focus; Internal Standards for the 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 : Drive execution of the Internal Audit Activity’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme, ensuring compliance of the unit to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the IA Methodology; Reporting results of internal quality assurance and improvement programme to internal and external stakeholders and facilitate distribution of results; Development and presentation of technical guidance to enhance implementation of the internal audit methodology and distribution and provision of training to staff; WCG Internal Audit Methodology is developed and maintained in line with requirements of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA), relevant adopted control frameworks and compliant to the Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA), read in conjunction with the National Treasury Regulations. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms V Simpson- Murray at (021) 483 9928 
 
 
 
 
 
SERVICE MANAGER: EDUCATION/ CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT REF NO: DOTP 2018-89 
SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R697 011 per annum (Level 11) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ B-degree); A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the ICT Service Management field of which 3 years must be management experience; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations Experience in an ICT skills development environment; Project Management experience; Experience of annual and adjustment budget preparation; Annual, quarterly and monthly expenditure reporting; Procurement processes; Asset Management; People Management experience; Working knowledge and experience of e-learning/ digital learning methodologies and practices; Working knowledge and experience of a Learning Management System (LMS). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Service Acts, policies and regulations; ICT Training, Infrastructure and Security; HR matters; Finance; Business and Systems analysis; Technical standards and procedures; Project Management; Policy formulation; Financial Management; Communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy; Change and Diversity Management; Exceptional creativity is required to develop completely new methods/ policy/ strategy/ understanding and thought leadership; Adaptability to meet goals of the organisation. 
 
DUTIES : Manage a team of professionals and service providers, that needs to perform and deliver services in accordance with the approved requirements and prioritised needs relating client services; Ensure quality control; Ensure that the expense structure remains within the budgets allocated to the department for information technology by tracking expenditure; Ensure effective Capacity Management and planning to meet business demands relating to services; Liaison with client departments; Provide inputs on the development and understanding of ICT policy and strategy; Provide input into the budget and fiscal processes; Manage data-modelling; Develop and manage appropriate departmental service level agreements and contracts; Strategic Management; Human Resource Management and Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms A Basha Tel No: (021) 467 2905 
 
 
 
 
 
FORENSIC CONSULTANT: FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS (CLUSTER B) REF NO: DOTP 2018-83 
SALARY : R356 289 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: 3-year B-Degree in Commerce/ Law/ Auditing/ Forensics with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in conducting forensic investigations; A valid Code B driving licence. Recommendations: Experience in investigations within the public sector; Qualification of B. Com Honours in Computer Forensics; Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Practitioners (CFP) professional designation or similar professional designation; Experience in Local Government sphere. Competencies: Analysis and fact-finding skills; Factual and legal analysis skills; Good interviewing skills and ability to take statements during investigations; Project management skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES : Planning and execution of forensic investigations and managing multiple investigations at the same time, prioritising each investigation based on facts; Conducting investigations through meticulous fact finding and evidence retrieval within allocated time frames; Drafting factual reports containing appropriate findings, recommendations and subsequent follow-up of recommendations made; Testifying in disciplinary hearings and in criminal trials; Developing and maintaining professional relationships with all stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms D Viljoen at (021) 483 4701