Job Openings at Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF 7 level as recognised by the SAQA in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Informatics/ related qualification majoring in ICT. 5 years’ experience at a senior management level in an ICT Industry environment.

Key Requirements:

• Senior managerial experience (5+ years) leading ICT strategy, digital transformation or enterprise architecture. Proven experience designing and implementing ICT strategies and annual ICT plans aligned to organisational objectives.
• Experience managing enterprise infrastructure, applications and technology lifecycle planning (networks, servers, cloud, databases).
• Experience in cybersecurity governance, disaster recovery and business continuity planning: Knowledge and practical application of industry frameworks (COBIT, ITIL) and ICT governance. Experience in innovation initiatives (process automation, cloud migration, modernization) and emerging technology evaluation.
• Track record as a budget holder and managing large ICT budgets and service provider contracts. Proven stakeholder management with senior leadership, DPSA, GITOC, service providers and external partners.
• People management experience including building and leading multidisciplinary ICT teams. Programme and project management experience (delivery of complex ICT programmes) and monitoring M&E. Strong report-writing, presentation and communication skills; ability to prepare briefs for senior managers and ministers. Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with ICT management, monitoring and CRM systems.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the SAQA in Economics or Econometrics or a relevant qualification. 5 years’ experience at a middle/ senior managerial level in Research and Research Management environment in both Private and Public Sectors.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in designing and managing a medium-term research agenda for a large organization.
• Experience producing economic intelligence briefs and applied economic analysis for policy audiences. Experience managing research programmes and strategic research partners (contracting, commissioning and project management).
• Experience managing knowledge centres, libraries or research repositories and procurement of data sources. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret economic indicators and present findings clearly. Experience coordinating research across multiple teams and producing consolidated outcomes/ reports.
• Experience in presenting economic information to senior stakeholders and foreign economic representatives.
• Proven people management experience, including supervision, staff development and performance management. Experience managing programme budgets and reporting on financial and operational risks. Excellent report-writing, presentation and communication skills; proficiency in MS Office and data tools. Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally as required.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF level 7 in Economics / Finance / Business Administration / Public Management / Commerce. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Programme Management in a public and or private developmental financial environment.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in organisational strategic planning, performance and financial management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in Strategic capability and leadership skills, communication skills (verbal and written), analytical skills, presentation skills, organisational planning and customer focus.
• Experience in performance management, risk management, Stakeholder management and Change management. Strategic Management Project Management, Financial Management and Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office Package).
• Knowledge and understanding of public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Finance management Act and Treasury Regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of key legislation applicable to public entities and the dtic

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REQUIREMENTS :

• B Degree (NQF 7) in Economics or Econometrics or relevant qualification. 3-5 years’ managerial experience in a research and policy environment in private/ public sector.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience conducting applied economic research and producing policy-relevant papers or briefs. Experience in drafting Terms of Reference, managing commissioned research and supervising external Research Partners.
• Experience compiling and analysing economic and sectoral data, and producing timely analytical reports. Experience managing research project budgets and monitoring expenditure (programme level).
• Experience maintaining research registers and knowledge repositories (databases, libraries). Strong stakeholder engagement experience with government, research institutions, private sector and development partners.
• Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder research projects and facilitating steering committee processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and presentation skills. Project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and deliverables. Computer literacy (MS Office) and familiarity with economic/ data analysis tools.