Director: Digital Development Fund Management at Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF level 7 / Degree in Finance / Economics / Business Management / Fund Management / Engineering or a relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Finance / Economics / Business Management / Fund Administration / Engineering or equivalent in the related field environment at middle / senior managerial level.

DUTIES :

• The purpose of the post is to manage and provide oversight services for programmes to enhance universal access to support the achievement of the department’s strategic objectives. The successful candidate will manage and monitor the design and implementation of the digital development fund policies, programmes and models to enable the delivery of the Universal Services and Access Agency. Manage and facilitate funding projects that improve the necessary infrastructure for digital technologies for broadband networks, connectivity, data centres, smart city technologies, and technical startups.
• Support digital skills development programmes and support SMMEs of ICTs to improve productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness. Facilitate and support the establishment of funding models and schemes to enable access to universal services. Manage capital provision for startups and existing companies to develop digital technologies and infrastructure. Identify and select projects or companies that align with the fund’s objectives. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with technological companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and international organisations. Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, managing human resources, managing financial resources, driving change and operational excellence, and managing and ensuring compliance.