Chief Director: Special Initiatives at The Department of Home Affairs

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The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
• Managing the birth, mar...
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  Chief Director: Special Initiatives

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 8 - 10 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field ICT / Computer  , Project and Program Management 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Project Management, ICT, Information Systems, Business Management or related at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. 5 Years’ experience at a Senior Management, is required.
  • 8 to 10 Years’ experience in ICT, Digital Transformation, PMO or Governance environment. Extensive experience in Information Technology (IT) Project Management environment is required. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. 

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Lead the implementation of interventions included in the DHA Digital Transformation Strategy. Oversee the scope, plan, and develop the business case for all relevant programs as required. Oversee the alignment of project/program initiatives with National Policy, Imperatives, and International benchmarks. Liaise with business stakeholders to clarify and understand project deliverables, scope, and expected benefits. Ensure the submission of proposals, plans, and budgets for approval for all project initiatives that are required within the branch. Provide guidance on the establishment and sign-off on Project Charters, Governance forums, Resourcing (including budget/funding) and expected deliverables.
  • Oversee IS projects in line with the Departmental priorities for every approved strategic IS program. Act as Programme Manager for large-scale, international, and cross-departmental programmes where required. Lead implementation of DHA Digital Transformation Strategy and associated roadmap. Align all strategic programmes to National Development Plan, MTSF, DPSA CGICT, COBIT 2019 and DHA strategic priorities. Institutionalise Quarterly Implementation Feasibility Reviews (QIFR) for strategic prioritisation and oversight. Oversee strategic programme business cases, feasibility studies, and transformation value propositions. Ensure benefits realisation frameworks are established for all major programmes.
  • Coordinate Digital Transformation Steering Committee inputs and programme prioritization. Lead cross-departmental transformation programmes and strategic modernisation initiatives. Establish and Manage PMO, Programme, Project and Portfolio Delivery Frameworks. Oversee effective project management processes, procedures and standards are adhered to as prescribed by the Project Management Methodology. Create and build partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure programme delivery.
  • Oversee effective sourcing, contracting and managing of IS contractors, consultants and vendors against programme targets. Ensure compliance with Project Management Office (PMO) requirements as per the approved methodology. Report regularly on project/programme progress, risks and budget to sponsors and relevant stakeholders against the agreed timelines and outputs of Project Plans. Ensure alignment to PMBOK/PRINCE2/MSP/COBIT governance requirements. Build Chief Directorate Capability, Innovation and Organisational Digital Transformation Maturity.
  • Develop the Chief Directorate into a Centre of Excellence for Digital Transformation, PMO, Governance and Special Initiatives. Build organisational capability in programme governance, project controls, digital transformation, and benefits realization. Implement skills development frameworks aligned to DHA strategy. Ensure Enterprise Governance, CGICT, COBIT 2019 Compliance, Risk and Assurance. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Chief Directorate. Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements. 

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  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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