Deputy Director: Systems and Technology, Ref No. WCMD 92/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 839,000 - 1,026,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Mobility Department of the Western Cape Government invites applications for the Deputy Director: Systems and Technology role (Ref WCMD 92/2026) based in Cape Town CBD. The successful candidate will plan, integrate and govern ICT systems while meeting tight deadlines and irregular hours.

Qualification at NQF level 6 or higher and at least 3 years in middle management within ICT environments are required.

Qualifications

• NQF level 6 qualification or higher.
• Minimum of 3 years' middle management experience in related systems and technology environments.

Responsibilities

• Integrate mobility systems and develop ICT governance mechanisms for the Department.
• Coordinate and promote mobility-related systems in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Provide accurate and timely departmental information to enable effective decision-making.
• Develop and maintain ICT policy and systems.
• Plan and manage the Sub-Directorate's performance, including people and financial management.

Skills

ICT governance

People management

Project management

Budgeting

Education

NQF level 6 qualification

Job description

Deputy Director: Systems and Technology, Ref No. WCMD 92/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/30

Reference Number WCG261017-2

Tracking Number WCMD 92/2026

Job Title Deputy Director: Systems and Technology, Ref No. WCMD 92/2026

Department Western Cape Mobility Department

Salary level 11

Enquiries Ms T Singh at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town- CBD

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably competent individual to plan, integrate and govern systems and technology services to the Western Cape Mobility Department. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines

An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher); a minimum of 3 years' middle management experience in related systems and technology environments.

Key Performance Areas

Integrate the various mobility systems and develop ICT governance mechanisms for the Department; coordinate and promote mobility-related systems in collaboration with relevant stakeholders; provide accurate and timely departmental information to enable effective and efficient decision-making within the Department; develop and maintain ICT policy and systems; plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate; People Management; Financial Management.

Knowledge in the following: Implement 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 mobility-related systems and technology; apply the latest advances in public management theory and practice; use ICT as an enabling tool for development, including ICT training, systems and security, mobility networks, business and systems analysis, and mobility frameworks; implement modern systems of governance and administration; apply project management methodologies and procedures; implement operational management practices; develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;

Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; manage projects; manage finances, including budgeting and expenditure control; manage ICT governance; manage information security and risk; manage systems integration and architecture; evaluate and realise value and benefits from ICT investments; manage vendors and stakeholders; conduct strategic planning; monitor performance and compile reports; manage people; manage change; communicate effectively.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package ofR 932 292 per annum (Salarylevel 11).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.