MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: TRANSVERSAL APPLICATIONS SERVICES, REF NO: DOTP 2018-47 
SALARY : R1 127 334 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: 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. Competencies: 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 training, systems and security / Infrastructure and networks / Business and Systems analysis / 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. 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; Ability to analyze, understand and effectively communicate between business requirements and technical design and implementation; Business application life cycle experience; System development life cycle skills. Working knowledge of applications being supported; Working knowledge of platform and technologies supporting business applications; 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 (verbal and written); Outstanding planning, organising and people management skills; 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 with regard to application development and programme management services. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Provide transversal applications and related programme management services; Provide transversal application development services; Responsible for managing the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of business applications; Provide ICT programme management for WCG transversal projects; Provide application development governance; Responsible for the over-all systems development life cycle; Oversees application life cycle planning; Co-ordinate programme support for the provincial ICT delivery plan; Co-ordinate and manage the analysis of business needs, user requirements, objectives and goals for approved transversal ICT programmes / projects within the agreed frameworks; Responsible for collaborating with Departments, as well as the various IT functional areas to assess feasibility, determine costs versus benefits, prioritize projects, and develop and implement systems plans that address the information requirements of the WCG and adhere to established strategic business and systems objectives; Create and execute appropriate quality plans, project plans, test strategies and processes for development activities in concert with business and project management efforts; Responsible for ensuring quality of deliverables (Develop and execute unit testing strategy and processes); Ensure proper certification of planned ICT solutions. 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; 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 AF Joemat Tel No: (021) 483 6708 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: SCHOOLS LAN IMPLEMENTATION, REF NO: DOTP 2018-45 
SALARY : R948 174 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: Relevant B Degree or equivalent on NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA; and Minimum of 6 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level within the IT environment. Recommendations: 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 training, systems and security / Infrastructure and networks / Business and Systems analysis / 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 project 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; Business application life cycle experience; System development life cycle skills. Working knowledge of applications being supported; Working knowledge of platform and technologies supporting business applications; 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: Manage contracts, business agreements and service level agreements; Manage the implementation of solutions, systems and infrastructure; Manage transversal or shared infrastructure, hardware, software and services; Manage ICT security; Ensure proper certification of planned ICT solutions; Provide inputs to the development of policy and strategy related to the Schools LAN environment. Strategic Management: Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate related to Schools LAN; Participation in the Branch and Directorate’s strategic planning process; Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate; Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives standards; Report on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance to the Administration; Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the 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 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. Programme and Project Management: Ensure that programme and project documentation and reporting takes place on the approved systems; Ensure that projects and initiatives remain on course to deliver the desired outcome; Coordinate activities of service providers; Negotiate change of plans with service providers. Financial Management: Active participation in the budgeting process at Branch level, and Directorate level; Preparing 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 on all aspects of the Directorate’s finances; Performing diligently all duties assigned by the 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 Stakeholder Liaison: Provincial Cabinet; Provincial Parliament; Director-General and Provincial Top Management; Provincial Departments/ clusters; Auditor-General of South Africa; Academic and research institutions; Department of Public Service and Administration; Public Service Commission; Provincial departments; Civil Society; International stakeholders; Local Municipalities; National agents e.g. State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and other departments/provincial administrations; Private sector organisations and NGO's. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr Hilton Arendse Tel No: (021) 483 4164 
 
 

 
 
DIRECTOR: DIRECTORY SECURITY AND COLLABORATION, REF NO: DOTP 2018-46 
SALARY : R948 174 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: Relevant B Degree or equivalent on NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA; and Minimum of 6 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level within the IT environment. Recommendations: 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 training, systems and security / Infrastructure and networks / Business and Systems analysis / 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 multidiscipline, 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: Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of distributed computing. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Provide directory services; Provide operations and network management services; Provide IT/IS security services; Provide messaging and collaboration services; Provide system and configuration management services; Provide desktop management services; Provide infrastructure support to national transversal systems. Strategic Management: 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; Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; Report to the Chief Director: GITO Management Services on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance to the Administration; Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the 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 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 Hilton Arendse Tel No: (021) 483 4164 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: TRANSVERSAL APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT, REF NO: DOTP 2018-48 
SALARY : R948 174 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: Relevant B Degree or equivalent on NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA; and Minimum of 6 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level within the IT environment. Recommendations: 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 training, systems and security / Infrastructure and networks / Business and Systems analysis / 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 project 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; Business application life cycle experience; System development life cycle skills. Working knowledge of applications being supported; Working knowledge of platform and technologies supporting business applications; 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: Strategic management, guidance and advice with regard to transversal application development services. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Provide transversal application development, support and services; Provide centralised application development; Responsible for managing the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of business applications; Responsible for the over-all systems development life cycle; Oversees application life cycle planning; Directs development teams in the areas of scheduling, technical direction, future planning and standard development practices; Responsible for ensuring quality of deliverables (Develop and execute unit testing strategy and processes); Provide application development governance. 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 against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; To report to the Chief Director: Transversal Application Services on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance to the Administration; To monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the 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 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 Stakeholder Liaison: Provincial Cabinet; Provincial Parliament; Director-General and Provincial Top management (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 4164 
 
 

 
 
DIRECTOR: DIRECTORATE CONNECTED GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND SCHOOLS, REF NO: DOTP 2018-51 
SALARY : R948 174 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 on NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA; and Minimum of 6 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level within the IT environment. Recommendations: 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; Knowledge of network transmission technologies e.g. ATM and Metro-E; Knowledge of routing technologies e.g. MPLS, VPN, IP addressing, etc.; Knowledge of network service commissioning activities; Knowledge of voice services technologies e.g. PSTN and VOIP; 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 / business and systems analysis / 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 Knowledge of the latest advances in public management theory and practice; 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; 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 multidiscipline, 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: Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of the roll-out of the broadband infrastructure initiative to WCG sites (including government buildings and schools) for the broadband initiative. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Facilitate the roll-out of the broadband infrastructure initiative to WCED school sites; Facilitate the roll-out of the broadband infrastructure initiative to WCG corporate sites; Responsible for ensuring that the project is delivered on time, within budget and to an agreed quality level. Programme/ project management for the broadband initiative: Manage the work effort to achieve the outcome set out in the BBI Stream 1 strategies; 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; Perform advisory role on broadband project to service providers and other stakeholders; Co-ordinate the activities of the service providers; Plan changes with service providers; Advise on the technical architecture and re-design of WAN services for WCG as and when required; Perform service acceptance inspections at sites connected to broadband; Migrate site infrastructure to connect to broadband services; Monitor and support WAN services. 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 against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; To report to the Chief Director: Connected Government and Infrastructure Services on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance to the Administration; To monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the 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 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 Stakeholder Liaison: Provincial Cabinet; Provincial Parliament; Director-General and Provincial Top management (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 4164 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: DIRECTORATE BROADBAND SERVICE LEVEL AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, REF NO: DOTP 2018-50 
SALARY : R948 174 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 on NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA; and Minimum of 6 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level within the IT environment. Recommendations: Post graduate qualification in the fields of ICT. Competencies: Knowledge: Expert knowledge of contract management; Expert knowledge of the management of service level agreements; Knowledge of legal administration; 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; 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; 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: Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of service level and contract management for the WCG broadband initiative. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Render legal assistance in the management of broadband related contracts; On-going liaison with Legal Services on legal aspects of all broadband related agreements; Perform and advise on broadband contract negotiations; Drafting of contracts, legal instruments and correspondence of a legal nature; Assist in the negotiation of Western Cape Broadband related contracts; Management of service levels of concluded broadband contracts; Contract management of concluded broadband contracts; Financial management of broadband contracts; Render on-going legal support and advice to broadband related contracts and services. Strategic Management: 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 against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; To report to the Chief Director: Connected Government and Infrastructure Services on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance to the Administration; To monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the 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 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 Stakeholder Liaison: Provincial Cabinet; Provincial Parliament; Director-General and Provincial Top management (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 4164 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: TRANSVERSAL ICT PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT, REF NO: DOTP 2018-49 
SALARY : R948 174 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 on NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA; and Minimum of 6 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level within the IT environment. Recommendations: 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 training, systems and security / Infrastructure and networks / Business and Systems analysis / 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. The ability to handle conflict; The ability to lead and direct teams of professionals and service provider. 
 
DUTIES : Line Management: Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of programme management for transversal ICT initiatives. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Responsible for building and managing the ICT program management capability for transversal ICT initiatives; Ensures that transversal ICT projects/programs are defined, tracked and communicated in a consistent and effective manner; Incorporates effective change and risk management controls; Partners with IT and business leadership and other key stakeholders to define opportunities, to identify and prioritize projects based on predefined criteria (return on investment, productivity, compliance); Directs project/program managers with business case development; Responsible for ensuring all projects within the transversal IT portfolios/programs are delivered on time, within budget and to an agreed quality level; Co-ordinate and manage the analysis of business needs, user requirements, objectives and goals for approved transversal ICT programmes / projects; Provide a project management service with regard to transversal projects; Manage the implementation of transversal or shared solutions, systems and infrastructure; Manage transversal or shared contracts, business agreements and service level agreements; Ensure proper certification of planned ICT solutions. 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 against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; To report to the Chief Director: Transversal Application Services on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance to the Administration; To monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the 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 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 Stakeholder Liaison: Provincial Cabinet; Provincial Parliament; Director-General and Provincial Top management (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 4164 
 
 

 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL FORENSIC SERVICES, REF NO: DOTP 2018-59 
SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R657 558 per annum (Level 11) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree in Commerce/Law/ Auditing/Forensics; A minimum of 6 years ‘experience in the field of Forensics of which 3 years must be management experience; A valid driving licence. Recommendations: Experience in management and investigation of fraud, theft and/or corruption within the public sector; A professional designation relevant to the forensic profession (e.g. CFE. FP (SA)). Competencies: Analysing and fact-finding skills; Good interviewing skills; Ability to take statements during investigations; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Good project management skills; Factual and legal analysis skills/abilities. 
 
DUTIES : Planning and execution of forensic investigations; Conduct thorough investigation by fact finding and evidence retrieval within allocated time frames; Managing multiple investigations at the same time, prioritising each investigation based on priority; Drafting and/or reviewing of factual reports containing appropriate findings and recommendations and subsequent follow-up of recommendations made; Supervising a team of investigators during all activities in a forensic investigation, providing clear guidance to-and mentoring of team; 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. 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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 25 June 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER: PROVINCIAL PROGRAMME AND PROJECT PERFORMANCE, REF NO: DOTP 2018-52 
SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R657 558 per annum (Level 11) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree in the field of Information Management and Technology (systems), Project Management performance and statutory planning, monitoring and reporting; A minimum of 6 years’ experience in performance data and information management environment in the public or private sector of which 3 years must be management experience; A valid driving licence. Recommendations: None. Competencies: Technical knowledge and experience of the following: Result-based monitoring and evaluations methodology and approach; Performance information monitoring and reporting using reporting systems/technology (e.g. BizProjects, BizPerformance and eQPRS); Statutory planning, monitoring and performance reporting processes; Ability to work across silos, departments, spheres of government and with tertiary education institutes to achieve the monitoring of results; Proven computer literacy; Communication (writen and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES : Assist with the development and implementation of processes, methodologies and standards to coordinate and report on provincial and institutional performance as a provincial oversight role; Quality assure the content of programme and project information; Analyse programme performance information and generate reliable and accurate quarterly and annual performance reports; Monitor, evaluate and report on programme and project performance information in terms of targets and/or milestones through existing systems; Promote good data governance of performance information and the improvement of indicators and data sources; Provide advocacy and training on the use of existing reporting systems and tools; Assist with strategic management, financial management and human resource management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr J Barnard at (021) 483 6426 
 
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. 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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 25 June 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT, REF NO: DOTP 2018-54 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R334 545 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree majoring in Accounting and Auditing; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Recommendations: Studying towards or having a professional certification (CIA OR CGAP). Competencies: 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 : Drive execution of the internal Audit Activity’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme, ensuring compliance of the unit the international standards for professional practice of Internal Auditing and the IA Methodology; Reporting results of internal quality assurance and improvement programme to internal stakeholders and facilitate distribution of results to external stakeholders; Development of technical guidance to enhance implementation of the internal audit methodology, and distribution and provision of training to staff; Ensure internal audit methodology is developed and maintained in line with requirements of the International Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA),relevant adopted control frameworks and compliant to the Public Finance and Management Act,(PFMA) and National Treasury Regulations. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms V. Simpson- Murray at (021) 483 9928 
 
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. 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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 25 June 2018
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNSHIPS, BURSARIES AND LEARNERSHIPS, REF NO: DOTP 2018-62 
SALARY : R334 545 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year B-Degree with a minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience. Recommendations: Experience in the following: Project Management; Internship Management; Supervision of staff; Bursary management; A valid driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of Policy Development, National and provincial instrument and legislation pertaining to human resource management with specific reference to the Public Services Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act. Skills: Budgeting skills; Presentation; Database management; Computer literate; communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Personal attributes: innovation, creativity and assertiveness. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and supervise staff regarding the following functions and perform the more complex work in that regard. Internships: Liaise with tertiary institutions; Train mentors; Compile, Monitor and evaluate reports. Bursaries: Award and manage bursaries to staff; Evaluate applications for bursaries. Learnerships: Source and assess training providers; Monitor and evaluate training interventions; Identify workplace learnerships. Reporting task: Compile management reports and progress reports; Compile compliance reports; Perform managerial/supervisory tasks: Motivate, train, guide and discipline staff; Determine workflow requirements; Liaise with clients/stakeholders: Senior Managers; SETAS; NGO’s. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms H van Straten-Kreuser at (021) 483 2696 
 
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. 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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 25 June 2018
 
 
 
 
 
MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER: PROVINCIAL PROGRAMME AND PROJECT PERFORMANCE REF NO: DOTP 2018-56 
12 Month Contract 
SALARY : R334 545 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree with a minimum of three years’ experience in a planning, implementation and/or reporting environment. Recommendations: Working experience in planning, implementation and reporting on project performance compliant to PMBOK and PRINCE2 and related project management systems such as Enterprise Project Management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Result Based Monitoring and Evaluation; Technical standards and procedures relating to PMBOK and PRINCE2; 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 Province; 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; 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. 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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
CLOSING DATE : 25 June 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, REF NO: DOTP 2018-58 
SALARY : R281 418 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree in Labour Relations/ Human Resource Management/ Law with a minimum of 1-year relevant experience; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: None. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations, prescript, labour relations, human resource management and conflict management; Knowledge of appropriate labour legislation; Knowledge of the relevant disciplinary and grievance procedures. Communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy in MS Office. 
 
DUTIES : Handle misconduct matters; Handle grievances matters; Implement measures in order prevent labour unrest; Render advice on misconduct and grievance matters; Handle disputes; Render a support service and represent the employer in dispute matters; Conduct investigations (misconduct, queries and disputes); Draft submissions for mandates and represent the employer in disciplinary hearings. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms I Sinclair at (021) 483 3520/ Mr P Samuel at (021) 483 4646 
 
CLOSING DATE : 25 June 2018
 
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. 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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 25 June 2018