Digital Government Team Lead: IT Planning and Development, Ref No DOTP 100/2026

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

Digital Government Team Lead: IT Planning and Development, Ref No DOTP 100/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260918-3

Tracking Number DOTP 100-2026

Job Title Digital Government Team Lead: IT Planning and Development, Ref No DOTP 100/2026

Department Department of the Premier

Salary level 11

Enquiries Ms A Basha @ 021 483 2933

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose: The Department of Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and implement programmes and projects focused on improving service delivery through digital initiatives within the WCG. This position is stationed in the Cape Town CBD.

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree; A minimum of 3 years’ experience on a middle management level.

Recommendation: None

Key Performance Areas: Support the development, implementation, and alignment of digital government strategies, implementation plans, and policies; Conduct technology research, and promote and showcase innovation in emerging technologies to inform and enhance policy development; Manage the delivery of digital government initiatives, ensuring completion in accordance with best practices and WCG project management methodologies; Foster collaboration by building and maintaining strong partnerships with national and local government structures, WCG departments, external agencies, Academia, and residents to support co-creation and digital government initiatives; Coordinate and lead feedback campaigns to collate resident impact on digital government initiatives.

Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Knowledge and understanding of project management; Knowledge of operational management practices; Mentoring and coaching practices; National and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management, financial management and supply chain management; Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial); Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the publicservice; Staff performance management system; Disciplinary and grievance procedure.

Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language; Project Management; Accounting Finance and Audit.

Other: Analytical; Benchmarking; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic; Facilitating and process consultation; Influencing; Innovative problem-solving; Intervention design; Interviewing; Leadership; Listening; Mentoring and coaching; Motivation; Negotiation; Networking; Planning and organising; Presentation. Research | Team building and strong inter-personal

Remuneration: All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292- R 1 098 195 per annum (Salary level 11). Note on remuneration:

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. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.