CHIEF DIRECTOR: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY REF NO: DHET 07/09/2025

CHIEF DIRECTOR: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY REF NO: DHET 07/09/2025 

Branch: Corporate Services

Salary: R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package) 

Location: Pretoria

Requirements: Technology Management/Software engineering or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years at senior managerial level with 10 years management experience within an ICT environment. Management experience in implementing Corporate Governance of ICT and management of Cyber Security or security system engineering. 

Successful completion of a Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Service Pre-entry Programme. Experience in the development and implementation of ICT business Continuity will be an added advantage. Expert knowledge of ICT as an enabling tool for system development, ICT Security, ICT Infrastructure and network, business, system analysis, Architecture and frameworks. 

In-depth knowledge of IT solution development and integration, user interface design and digital automation. Sound Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Extensive knowledge of government wide Enterprise Architecture and business systems. Knowledge of ICT strategic and operational planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Knowledge of IT Security systems and infrastructure systems. ICT project Management and Change Management. 

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 business analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Duties: Facilitate the alignment of ICT strategy to overall Departmental strategy and business goals. Provide Information management and oversee knowledge and records management. Facilitate design, drive, review and implementation of ICT governance framework, systems, policies, standards, principles and procedures. 

Facilitate ICT Infrastructure in relation to serves, networks, storage, telecoms, data Centre, backups, data recovery, connectivity and security to ensure optimal service and security as per government and departmental requirements. Facilitate the development and implementation of business applications strategy. 

Facilitate the development, implementation of ICT strategic and operational deliverables. Facilitate efficient ICT Security measures. ICT Risk management and champion ICT audit standards compliance. Facilitate the implementation of the design solution deployment strategy and ensure approved applications comply with established architecture standards. Manage the effectiveness of the disaster recovery process and ensure integration with departmental business continuity planning. 

Enquiries: Ms X Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 213 5513 / Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442

Applications: DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website https://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply 

Note: Follow the easy prompts/instructions. Upload the supporting documents namely, a comprehensive CV, and copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), identity document, valid driver’s license, and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to compete for the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Note: All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake writing test. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organization. Women and people living with disability will receive preference in all SMS positions”. 

Closing date: 22 September 2025