DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAM LEADER: IT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Department of the Premier · western cape · Department of the Premier
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- DOTP 100/2026
- Salary band
- R 1 098 195
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of the Premier Location: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government Salary: R932 292 - R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) Requirements: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree; A minimum of 3 years’ experience on a middle management level. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Knowledge and understanding of project management; Knowledge of operational management practices; Mentoring and coaching practices; National and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management, financial management and supply chain management; Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial); Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service; Staff performance management system; Disciplinary and grievance procedure. Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language; Project Management; Accounting Finance and Audit. Other: Analytical; Benchmarking; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic; Facilitation and process consultation; Influencing; Innovative problem-solving; Intervention design; Interviewing; Leadership; Listening; Mentoring and coaching; Motivation; Negotiation; Networking; Planning and organising; Presentation. Research | Team building and strong inter-personal. Duties: Support the development, implementation, and alignment of digital government strategies, implementation plans, and policies; Conduct technology research, and promote and showcase innovation in emerging technologies to inform and enhance policy development; Manage the delivery of digital government initiatives, ensuring completion in accordance with best practices and WCG project management methodologies; Foster collaboration by building and maintaining strong partnerships with national and local government structures, WCG departments, external agencies, Academia, and residents to support co- creation and digital government initiatives; Coordinate and lead feedback campaigns to collate resident impact on digital government initiatives. Application instructions: , technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please Enquiries: Ms. A Basha Tel No: (021) 483 2933 Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the inter
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Requirements
- ✓An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree
- ✓A minimum of 3 years’ experience on a middle management level
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
- ✓Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
- ✓Knowledge and understanding of project management
- ✓Knowledge of operational management practices
- ✓Mentoring and coaching practices
- ✓National and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management, financial management and supply chain management
- ✓Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial)
- ✓Provincial government functions and services
Key responsibilities
- •Support the development, implementation, and alignment of digital government strategies, implementation plans, and policies
- •Conduct technology research, and promote and showcase innovation in emerging technologies to inform and enhance policy development
- •Manage the delivery of digital government initiatives, ensuring completion in accordance with best practices and WCG project management methodologies
- •Foster collaboration by building and maintaining strong partnerships with national and local government structures, WCG departments, external agencies, Academia, and residents to support co- creation and digital government initiatives
- •Coordinate and lead feedback campaigns to collate resident impact on digital government initiatives