• Full Time
  • Cape Town, South Africa

Western Cape Government

Chief Director: Strategic ICT Services

Western Cape Government – Cape Town, Western Cape

Job Type: Full Time

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience Level: Senior (5+ years)

Department: Office of the Premier

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About Us

The Western Cape Government provides essential services and develops policies for residents. We collaborate with national and local authorities to ensure accessible services while promoting an open opportunity society.

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced ICT leader to drive digital transformation strategies and deliver strategic ICT services across provincial operations.

Key Requirements

  • NQF Level 7 qualification (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
  • 5+ years senior management experience
  • Completion of Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela) required before appointment

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and implement provincial ICT strategies aligned with government priorities
  • Lead digital government initiatives and emerging technology adoption
  • Drive enterprise architecture planning and ICT governance

Operational Management

  • Oversee ICT policy development and implementation
  • Manage ICT risk mitigation and business continuity planning
  • Optimize ICT investments and resource allocation

Team Leadership

  • Manage multidisciplinary ICT teams
  • Implement performance management systems
  • Promote innovation and skills development

Essential Competencies

  • Expertise in ICT systems development and infrastructure
  • Strong knowledge of public sector governance frameworks
  • Proven strategic planning and policy development skills
  • Financial management and budget oversight experience

Remuneration

R1,494,900 per annum (Salary Level 14)

Application Process

Qualified candidates should apply through the Western Cape Government careers portal. Use reference number DOTP 69/2025 when applying.

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