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CHIEF DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: NORTHERN CAPE

Salary band

Not specified

Closing date

10 July 2026

Reference

CD/PGITO/2026

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About this role

Department

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: NORTHERN CAPE

Location

Kimberley

Salary

R1 554 696.per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive salary package)

Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science/Information Systems (NQF Level 7), coupled with a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience, at Senior Management (SMS) level, within an Information Technology environment, with a proven track record in project and contract management. The Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme is required and no appointment shall be finalized without the relevant candidate producing the pre-entry certificate for SMS (Nyukela Certificate). A valid driver’s licence is essential. Competencies: The following key competencies and

Duties

Key Responsibilities: Manage ICT Infrastructure and operation within the Northern Cape Provincial Government; Develop and implement the provincial ICT infrastructure strategy to ensure reliable, secure and scalable ICT services; Lead the planning and rollout of infrastructure renewal, upgrades, and lifecycle management in alignment with GWEA and ITSM best practices; Develop disaster recovery and ICT continuity plans for provincial systems and ensure regular testing; Manage and coordinate Information Security services; Develop and implement the Provincial Information Security Framework aligned to national cyber security standards and DPSA prescripts; Oversee information security risk assessments and ensure mitigation plans across provincial departments; Establish policies and guidelines governing data governance, access control, information classification, and privacy compliance; Manage and coordinate the transversal GITO and Governance Services; Coordinate implementation of the Government wide Enterprise Architecture (GWEA) across provincial departments; Provide governance leadership on ICT planning, policy development and ICT alignment to departmental APPs and Ops; Oversee monitoring and reporting on transversal ICT projects and ensuring alignment to government priorities; Manage, coordinate and facilitate the provisioning of government information and services to communities; Lead the development of digital government platforms and e services for public access; Oversee the rollout and support of community ICT access points (Thusong Centres, community Wi-Fi, mobile service technologies); Facilitate partnerships with municipalities, private sector and academic institutions to expand digital inclusion; Drive digital transformation programmes to improve citizen centric service delivery; Implement communication and outreach strategies to improve public awareness and uptake of digital government services; The overall management of the Chief Directorate; Manage the Chief Directorate’s budget, ensuring expenditure aligns with PFMA and strategic priorities; Provide strategic leadership, oversight and coordination across all components; Foster stakeholder relat

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Requirements

·Applicants must be in possession of a recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science/Information Systems (NQF Level 7), coupled with a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience, at Senior Management (SMS) level, within an Information Technology environment, with a proven track record in project and contract management
·The Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme is required and no appointment shall be finalized without the relevant candidate producing the pre-entry certificate for SMS (Nyukela Certificate)
·A valid driver’s licence is essential
·Competencies: The following key competencies and

Key Duties

·Key Responsibilities: Manage ICT Infrastructure and operation within the Northern Cape Provincial Government
·Develop and implement the provincial ICT infrastructure strategy to ensure reliable, secure and scalable ICT services
·Lead the planning and rollout of infrastructure renewal, upgrades, and lifecycle management in alignment with GWEA and ITSM best practices
·Develop disaster recovery and ICT continuity plans for provincial systems and ensure regular testing
·Manage and coordinate Information Security services
·Develop and implement the Provincial Information Security Framework aligned to national cyber security standards and DPSA prescripts
·Oversee information security risk assessments and ensure mitigation plans across provincial departments
·Establish policies and guidelines governing data governance, access control, information classification, and privacy compliance
·Manage and coordinate the transversal GITO and Governance Services
·Coordinate implementation of the Government wide Enterprise Architecture (GWEA) across provincial departments

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Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to pgits2026@ncpg.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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