Assistant Director: Information and Communication Technology Services, Ref No. DOI 61/20 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure Information and Communication Technology (ICT) management support for all departmental application, systems and render an effective support service for ICT governance and planning. This post is stationed in Cape Town - CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. 

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Working knowledge of the following: Microsoft environment; Information Technology Information Library (ITIL); Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies(COBIT 4).

Key Performance Areas  

•  Identify, implement and maintain departmental ICT Infrastructure and application systems;
• Management Support in departmental transversal application systems;
• Facilitation of ICT Governance Implementation and Monitoring;
• Coordinate Departmental ICT Strategies and Policy Implementation;
• Manage the interface with CeI and other service providers;
• Coordinate and facilitate the introduction and optimisation of system;
• Determine and communicate financial requirements to execute assigned deliverables;
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, statutory, regulatory and supervisory requirements towards the achievement of component projects and goals;
• Human Resource Management; Financial management.

Competencies  

 Knowledge of the following;

• Business Analytics;
• Principles and processes for providing customer services;
• ICT policy understanding and implementation;
• Applicable and regulatory requirements policies and standards (ICT Security Policy, CGICTPF, PFMA, APP, ICT Strategic Plans);
• Communication skills (written and Verbal).