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Requirements

An appropriate B-degree (NQF level 7) or B – Tech (NQF level 7) or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7).

At least five (5) years relevant experience in an ICT.

Minimum five (5) years relevant working experience in systems development.

Minimum five (5) years relevant experience in project management and managing service level agreements.

Certification in Project Management.

Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.

Practical experience in applying Project Management methodology (PMBOK, Prince 2).

Practical experience in applying Systems Development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile and Scrum).

Working knowledge of systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Working knowledge of enterprise architecture. ITIL (Ver 3 or 4) foundation certification.

Be up to date with the key ICT trends (i.e cloud computing, analytics, machine language and AI).

General computer literacy skills and knowledge in programs such as Ms Word, Excel, Ms outlook and PowerPoint.

Good presentation skills.

Written and verbal communication skills.

Research skills and interpersonal skills.

People management and empowerment.

Strategic capability and leadership.

Planning and prioritising skills.

Customer focus and responsiveness.

Problem solving and Decision Making.

Valid driver’s license.

Duties

Provide project management on all systems projects including integrated Justice Systems projects.

Define standards, strategies, methodologies and governance in support of business requirements.

Identify resources required for systems maintenance.

Ensure appropriate service level agreements are in place.

Oversight of business analysis and systems analysis and developers.

Track project plans and delivery timelines.

Ensure systems are delivered within time, under budget and are of good quality.

Drive user adoption of systems deployed.

Ensure change management through systems life cycle.

Ensure all requirements for systems are properly documented and signed off.

Facilitate proposals for new solutions.

Responsible for systems administration, user training and support.

Ensure proper handover of developed solutions.

Identify and vet all enhancements required for systems development.

Implement and manage best-practice processes (ITIL framework).

Ensure systems databases and information are available, accessible and secure.

Administration of applications including licence management.

Monitor delivery according to service levels.

Implement corrective action for deviations to service levels.

Implement continuous improvement and innovation.

How to apply

Email: Recruit2026110@npa.gov.za

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