Director: Information and Communication Technology Management REF NO: D: IMST 09/2026

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be in possession of a Degree or NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Information Technology and Information Management Systems coupled with 5 years relevant middle/senior management experience in IT and IMS environment. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Pre-entry programmes as endorsed by NSG.
• A valid driver's license. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and the interview, a maximum of three 3 SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of the Constitution of the RSA, Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, Knowledge of Promotion of Information Act, Extensive knowledge of Global Information Technology process, Knowledge of SITA Act, Knowledge of computer hardware and software,
• Knowledge of computer operating system, Knowledge of Archives Act, Public service knowledge of COBIT, ITLL and ISO, Knowledge of IT guidelines. Strategic Planning Skills, Computer Skills, Time Management, Analytical Skills, Technical Expertise, Facilitation Skills, Presentation Skills, Management Skills, Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Negotiation Skills, Decision Making Skills, Networking.

DUTIES

The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure the provisioning of information technology services, equipment and software programs in the department; Ensure the provision of information system requirements in the department;
• Ensure the provision of information management support services in the department;
• Establish and maintain information resource centre in the department; Manage effective and efficient utilisation of human and financial resources of the directorate.