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PROGRAMME MANAGER: (E-GOVERNMENT FOR CITIZENS)

Department of the Premier · western cape · Department of the Premier

Closing date
9 November 2026
Reference
DOTP 24/2026
Salary band
R 1 098 195
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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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/Bachelor's); a minimum of 3 years on a middle management level experience. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience in the following: legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; manage projects; implement operational management practices; implement mentoring and coaching practices; manage national and provincial human resources, financial management and supply chain management instruments and legislation; support and implement national and provincial policies of the government of the day; understand and support provincial government functions and services; manage the statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service; manage staff performance management systems; manage disciplinary and grievance procedures; Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions; Other: conduct analysis; perform benchmarking; apply conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; conduct diagnostic assessments; facilitate and provide process consultation; influence stakeholders; implement innovative problem-solving; design interventions; conduct interviews; provide leadership; listen effectively; mentor and coach; motivate staff and stakeholders; negotiate effectively; build and maintain professional networks; plan and organise activities; deliver presentations; conduct research; build effective teams; maintain strong interpersonal relationships. Duties: Guide the maintenance and enhancement of citizen digital engagement across WCG channels; Provide residence with the necessary infrastructure and skills development opportunities to and use access government services using technology; Deliver efficient, citizen-centred services across digital channels; Provide a data and reporting service for WCG digital channels; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate; Manage people and finance. Enquiries: Mr C wakeford Tel No: (021) 483 3528 223 Closing Date: 2026-11-09T23:59:00+02:00

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1. Check your match

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Requirements

  • ✓An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/Bachelor's)
  • ✓a minimum of 3 years on a middle management level experience
  • ✓Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience in the following: legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions
  • ✓use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function
  • ✓manage projects
  • ✓implement operational management practices
  • ✓implement mentoring and coaching practices
  • ✓manage national and provincial human resources, financial management and supply chain management instruments and legislation
  • ✓support and implement national and provincial policies of the government of the day
  • ✓understand and support provincial government functions and services

Key responsibilities

  • •Guide the maintenance and enhancement of citizen digital engagement across WCG channels
  • •Provide residence with the necessary infrastructure and skills development opportunities to and use access government services using technology
  • •Deliver efficient, citizen-centred services across digital channels
  • •Provide a data and reporting service for WCG digital channels
  • •Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate
  • •Manage people and finance