Deputy Director-General: Information Services at The Department of Home Affairs

What we do

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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  Deputy Director-General: Information Services

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 8 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field ICT / Computer 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • A qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Information Systems or a relevant field at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA. 8 years’ experience at a Senior Management level in an Information Communication Technology (ICT) environment.
  • Proven experience in delivering complex ICT solutions, leading digital transformation initiatives, implementing AI-enabled technologies, managing business intelligence capabilities, and overseeing large-scale ICT programmes and projects in a highly demanding operational environment. 

  DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions:

  • Provide strategic and executive leadership to the Branch: Information Services, including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, as well as governance, audit, risk and compliance processes. Drive the Department’s Digital Transformation Strategy through the modernisation of legacy ICT environments and the implementation of integrated, secure and citizen-centric digital platforms and online service delivery models. Lead strategic digital programmes and innovations, including the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), Digital Identity and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Smart ID and ePassport modernisation, automation initiatives, AI-enabled capabilities, and the expansion of services into digital channels. Provide strategic leadership and expert guidance on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including ICT strategy, Enterprise Architecture, digital innovation, ICT operations, infrastructure, systems availability, cybersecurity, digital trust and risk management. Lead the establishment and implementation of the Department’s Digital Transformation Portfolio and institutionalise innovative, paperless and technology-enabled service delivery capabilities across the Department.
  • Facilitate strategic stakeholder engagement, ecosystem integration and intergovernmental collaboration, including representing the Department at various forums and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders. Ensure the effective delivery of ICT services in accordance with applicable service standards and organisational commitments, including the achievement of Branch performance targets, continuous improvement of service delivery outcomes, and the maintenance of sound governance and internal control systems to support clean audit outcomes.
  • Oversee the development, review and implementation of ICT policies, frameworks, standards, codes of practice and regulatory compliance measures aligned to best practice and government priorities. Ensure the institutionalisation of accountability, ethical governance and organisational values across the Branch. 

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  Method of Application

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

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