ICT Team Leader: IT Planning and Coordination, Ref No. DOTP 39/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual who will be responsible for IT Governance and Architecture Assurance, leading and facilitating the successful execution of IT Governance initiatives within the branch Centre for e-Innovation, Department of the Premier. This role ensures the Governance of IT (led by Departments) and IT management maturity are systematically improved as required by legislation, leading to better decision-making aligned with the Western Cape Government's strategic goals.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree or higher in a relevant field or a Postgraduate qualification in Information Technology or Information Systems; A minimum of 6 years experience in IT Governance with a minimum of 3 years specifically in an ICT environment.

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Medium to enterprise organisation; Supervisory role in an ICT environment or digital transformation in the public or private sector.
• A valid driving license( Code B or higher).
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• IT Governance: Develop and maintain an IT Governance system or policy and provide IT Governance consultation services to improve the overall IT Governance Maturity; Governance Frameworks: Lead the development and implementation of IT governance frameworks that align with our business goals, ensuring robust and scalable IT architecture; Architecture Assurance: Oversees and guide the enterprise architecture practices in
• alignment to architecture frameworks; Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of ICT governance performance and report to various governance structures; Compliance: Ensure compliance with national, provincial ICT directives, norms, and industry standards; Risk Management: Manage or contribute to ICT-related risks, ensuring that they are communicated to relevant governance structures and that appropriate risk mitigation
• strategies are in place; Change Management and Collaboration: Work closely with various departments and cross cutting IT teams, including senior leadership to influence and drive key decisions that shape our IT landscape.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Department of the Public Service and Administration ICT policies, viz. Corporate Governance of ICT Directive and Policy, Cloud Directive and Information Security Directive; IT Governance and Architecture frameworks and standards; Supply Chain Management; Budgeting and Cash Flow; Human Resource Management practices; Applicable legislation such as the PFMA, Public Service Act and Regulations, SITA Act and Regulations, Access to Information Act, Telecommunications Act, POPI Act, Electronic Communications and Transactions Act.
• Skills Needed: Computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal); Research and technical writing; Innovative problem solving; Analytical capability; Strategic thinking and planning; Project management; Presentation; Conflict resolution; Negotiation; Interpersonal; Budgeting; Training.