Deputy Director: Applications Development and Maintenance: Polokwane (Departmental Government Information Technology Office (DGITO)) at Limpopo Office of the Premier

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Develop and Maintain applications to be aligned with technological and user requirements.
• Establish and implement a change management form for user of existing systems.
• Manage SLA’s and Licenses with SITA and suppliers of IT goods and services.
• Develop and implement applications and information systems, policies, standards, norms and     guidelines.
• Establish a proper record management for applications and systems development & maintenance.
• Manage staff within the Unit.
• Provide Applications and Information systems to employees in the Office.

Prerequisites
REQUIREMENTS:

• A National Senior Certificate/ equivalent plus an appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) in Information Technology or an equivalent qualification in the relevant field / area as recognized by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• A minimum of five (05) years’ experience in Systems Development / IT environment of which three (3) years’ experience must have been at an Assistant Director / Junior Management level.
• A System Development Certificate will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s license except for people with disabilities.

Person Profile
COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Programme and Project Management, Policy and procedure financial solving, Planning & organizing, Time Management, Strategic planning, Group Dynamics, Diversity Management, Change and Knowledge Management.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service such as Skills Development Act, Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Basic Conditions of Employment, Promotion of Access of Information Act, Public Service Regulations and various, Bargaining Council Resolutions, SITA Act, National ICT Act. Development Training Skills, Facilitating skills, Management skills, Negotiation skills, Facilitation skills, Co-ordination skills and Good Communication Skills.

Closing Date: 27 February 2026