Manager: Information And Communication Technology (ICT) at Theewaterskloof Local Municipality

Requirements:

• The most eligible candidate must be in possession of a Degree in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) or Advanced Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) (NQF7) [Originally certified copy must be attached].
• 8 years or more relevant experience of which 3 years should be at a management level. (Experience must be clearly defined in the application).
• A valid EB or B driver’s license [Originally certified copy must be attached].
• Effective communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages in the Western Cape, namely English, Afrikaans and Xhosa.
• The successful candidate if not already compliant with the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels will be allowed 18 months from date of appointment to comply with the said regulations (if compliant please attach valid proof).

Special conditions:
The prescribed application form must be accompanied with originally certified copies of the following documents before the closing date and time of this advertisement – Failure to attach the required documents will automatically disqualify an applicant.

• Originally certified copy of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) OR Advanced Diploma in Information and
• Communication Technology (ICT) (NQF7)
• Originally certified copy of Valid Code B or EB driver’s license
• Originally certified copy of ID document

Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop services regarding information & communication systems in terms of Information and Communication Technology
• Develop Council’s information and communication technology in line with its IDP
• Identity, develop, maintain, update implement and apply ICT strategies to meet current needs
• Ensure ICT compliance with the Auditor General
• Manage and control all services and maintain contracts for all ICT systems
• Direct, plan and  manage subordinate staff to ensure an effective ICT support function
• Do cost analyses and draw up ICT budget
• Attend ICT Steering Committee and provide technical input and direction
• Manage and revise the licensing of hardware/software according to legal standards
• Manage and ensure compliance with SDBIP
• Report to management on ICT matters
• Draw up ICT tenders
• Contract management
• Coordinating and guiding specific deadlines and financial reporting sequences associated with ICT
• other duties as requested from time to time.

Minimum competency framework: Local Government Municipal Staff Regulation
Core professional competencies

• Community and customer focus
• Problem solving
• Negotiation and Influencing
• Resilience
• Communication
• Ethics and professionalism

Management / Leadership Competencies

• Team Orientation
• Direction Setting
• Coaching and mentoring
• Impact and Influence

Public Service Orientation Competencies

• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Service Delivery orientation
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus

Deadline:29th August,2025