Technology Manager: ICT Schools Support at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an oppertunity for a suitably qualified individual to manage the planning, architecture, development, construction, implementation and support of business and technology solutions for the WCED public schools’ environment. Post is based in Kuils River.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree/ equivalent or higher) in IT or related; A minimum of 6 years relevant technical experience in an ICT environment of which 3 years must be on a management level; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Honours in IT or related.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage a team of professionals and service providers, directly or indirectly; Plan, architect, develop, maintain network infrastructure, and design advanced network solutions and advanced technologies; Ensure that effective programme and projects documentation and reporting takes place on the approved systems; Provide inputs into the development and planning of provincial ICT policy and strategy relating to infrastructure and ICT security and develop, co-ordinate and manage departmental ICT infrastructure and security policy, strategy, architectures, standards and processes; Liaising with client departments; Ensure that the appropriate policies and strategies are in place and if/when not provide expertise to Policy and Strategy Unit.; Ensure that the policies and strategies are implemented and adhered to.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Windows Server environments; ICT training, security; LAN and WAN architecture, infrastructure, technical standards and procedures; with an emphasis on the following technical competencies: Maintain technical messaging and collaboration system for the schools within provincial strategies and architectures; Knowledge of the Microsoft Office 365 platform and application portfolio, good understanding of cloud services; Microsoft Active Directory; Vendor & Contract Management - Manages relationships & partnerships with contractors, vendors and system integrators based on SLA agreement; IT Service Management - Manage and report Schools Service Desk service. Skills need: Project Management; Business and systems analysis; Financial Management and team leadership; Analytical, planning and organising; Communication (verbal and written); Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Innovative problem-solving. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Closing Date    
2023/04/03