Deputy Director: ICT Business Solution and IT Governance

Overview

A Deputy Director role overseeing IT strategy, business solutions, governance and disaster recovery for the Department of Human Settlements in Durban.

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Computer Science (NQF 7) and a minimum of 3 years junior management experience.
• Computer literacy in the office software packages.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Knowledge of Public Service Act (PSA) and Public Service Regulations (PSR), Knowledge of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECT) and related legislature, Knowledge of Human Resource prescripts, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, Knowledge of Archives Act, Knowledge of SITA Act and Regulations, Knowledge of Treasury Regulations, Knowledge of National Intelligence Agency IT guidelines, Public Service knowledge of COBIT, Knowledge of global information technology processes, Knowledge of computer hardware and software, Knowledge of computer operating systems Strategic planning and management skills, financial management skills, time management skills, project/programme management skills, facilitation skills, research skills, problem solving skills, report writing skills, change management skills, communication skills, analytical thinking skills, people management and empowerment skills, influencing, interpersonal and conflict management skills, negotiation and decision-making skills Service orientated, ability to work under pressure, flexibility to work extra hours, team orientated, honesty, integrity, innovative, self-driven, assertiveness, confidentiality.

Duties

• The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas: Manage the development and implementation of the IT Strategy for the department;
• Manage IT Business Solutions within the department;
• Manage IT disaster recovery and business continuity plan;
• Develop policies, strategies and ICT Governance framework aimed at improving service delivery;
• Manage resources of the sub-directorate.

How to apply

Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001 FOR ATTENTION : Mr. TW Khalishwayo Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs

Enquiries: related to the above-mentioned post can be directed to: Ms. OG Anderson Tel No: (031) 336 5332.

Notes

Applications not submitted on the fully completed new Z83 application forms will not considered. Directions to applicants: Applicants using the manual application process must ensure that the new Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service institution) is completed, duly signed and initialed as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. No late applications will be accepted. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. NB: All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. MANAGEMENT ECHELON