Director: Application Development and Management at Department of Higher Education and Training

REF NO: DHET 11/09/2025

R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in the field of Computer Science/Information Technology / Information Systems or related field as recognized by SAQA.
• 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Extensive knowledge and experience in applications design, applications 31 development and business solutions environment.
• Relevant accreditation and certification will be an added advantage. Successful completion of a Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Service Pre-entry Programme.
• In-depth knowledge of agile IT business analysis, solution design, development and applications.
• Knowledge of government operating systems modernized application portfolio/ landscape.
• Good Knowledge of the ICT Corporate Governance framework of ICT, ICT solutions, ICT planning and business alignment.
• Advance knowledge of digital automation cloud-based systems. Knowledge of broad ICT procedure, ICT security practices and various ICT networks. Knowledge of Public Service regulations, Public Finance Management System and treasury Regulations. Advance level IT solution development and integration skills.
• Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and Project management, Financial Management, Change Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving & Analysis, People Management & Empowerment, Client Orientation & Customer Care.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Good Communication skills and excellent project management skills.

DUTIES :

• Facilitate effective implementation of business applications strategy.
• Manage business solution design and development.
• Conduct research on best practice models, technological advancements, trends on business systems and application development.
• Analyze business requirements, business constraints, facilitate solution deployment and validate IT solution requirements.
• Conduct regular monitoring to ensure business solutions, applications development are designed, implemented and integrated to support departmental requirements.

CLOSING DATE : 22 September 2025