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POST 08/356 : CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 23 Mar 2026.
Key details
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Requirements
Senior managerial experience (5+ years) leading ICT strategy, digital transformation or enterprise architecture.
Proven experience designing and implementing ICT strategies and annual ICT plans aligned to organisational objectives.
Experience managing enterprise infrastructure, applications and technology lifecycle planning (networks, servers, cloud, databases).
Experience in cybersecurity governance, disaster recovery and business continuity planning: Knowledge and practical application of industry frameworks (COBIT, ITIL) and ICT governance.
Experience in innovation initiatives (process automation, cloud migration, modernization) and emerging technology evaluation.
Track record as a budget holder and managing large ICT budgets and service provider contracts.
Proven 116 stakeholder management with senior leadership, DPSA, GITOC, service providers and external partners.
People management experience including building and leading multidisciplinary ICT teams.
Programme and project management experience (delivery of complex ICT programmes) and monitoring M&E.
Strong report-writing, presentation and communication skills; ability to prepare briefs for senior managers and ministers.
Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with ICT management, monitoring and CRM systems.
Duties
Directorate
- Lead strategic planning
- risk management
- budgeting
- projects
- operations and reporting for the Chief Directorate. Manage financial
- human and asset resources
- service providers and vendor contracts. Build and mentor the ICT team
- identify skills gaps and ensure continuous learning and development. Stakeholder Management: Develop and implement a stakeholder engagement framework and annual plans. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with dtic branches
- DPSA
- GITOC
- service providers and other stakeholders. Represent the department in ICT fora and coordinate cross departmental ICT initiatives.
How to apply
Email: applications@thedtic.gov.za
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Notes
In terms of the dtic's EE requirements, preference will be given to African male candidates and persons with disabilities.