Deputy Director: ICT Governance at Department of Public Service and Administration

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate, a minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in Information Communication Technology (ICT) as recognised by SAQA. Minimum 8 years’ experience in an ICT environment. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and knowledge of the government legislation framework. Knowledge of public service legislative and policy frameworks. Knowledge of government programmes such as the National Development Plan.
• Knowledge of the key strategic priorities of government. A sound understanding of ICT management and operations and an understanding of governance of ICT. Understanding of business and ICT alignment planning and its implementation. Understanding of Enterprise Architecture. Understanding of change control and management and understanding of emerging technologies. Analysis, development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of ICT policies, norms, standards, controls, frameworks and related means and mechanisms.
• Problem solving and analysis, planning and organising, team leadership, financial management, change management, communication and coordination, stakeholder management and service delivery innovation. Job knowledge, acceptance of responsibility, quality of work, reliability, initiative, good interpersonal relations, planning and execution, facilitation, ethical conduct, adaptability, flexibility, confidentiality, presentation and report writing. 

DUTIES :

• Develop and implement prescripts on ICT Governance. Conduct research for the development of ICT prescripts. Provide implementation support to departments. Draft audits or assessments of ICT governance systems conducted within departments. Provide technical support and advice as required. Provide capacity building and/or make contributions to the development of capacity development programmes by the relevant institutions. Monitor implementation and compliance. Conduct evaluation and impact studies as required. Provide support in all operations, systems, and processes of the directorate. Draft information and advice for the MPSA, Cabinet, Parliament and other internal and external stakeholders.