Digital Government Lead - IT Planning and Development

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 932,000 - 1,098,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Government, Department of the Premier, invites applications for Digital Government Team Lead: IT Planning and Development, based in Cape Town CBD. This permanent role focuses on managing and implementing digital initiatives to enhance public service delivery, reporting to the department’s digital government portfolio.

The successful candidate will lead digital government strategies, oversee project delivery, and foster collaboration with national and local government bodies,

Qualifications

• 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ middle-management experience.
• Knowledge of digital government strategies and project management.

Responsibilities

• Support development and alignment of digital government strategies and policies.
• Conduct technology research and promote emerging tech.
• Lead delivery of digital initiatives per WCG PM methodologies.
• Coordinate partnerships with government bodies, academia, and residents.
• Coordinate feedback campaigns to assess resident impact.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Language proficiency

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

National Diploma/B-Degree

Job description

The Western Cape Government, Department of the Premier, invites applications for Digital Government Team Lead: IT Planning and Development, based in Cape Town CBD. This permanent role focuses on managing and implementing digital initiatives to enhance public service delivery, reporting to the department’s digital government portfolio.

The successful candidate will lead digital government strategies, oversee project delivery, and foster collaboration with national and local government bodies,