Programme Manager: E-Government For Citizens

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government is seeking a qualified middle manager to lead ICT access and eCentre governance across the Western Cape. The role involves strategy development, programme governance, and reporting on digital access metrics.

The position requires 3 years in a middle management level and an appropriate 3-year post-school qualification at NQF Level 6, with strong project and financial management skills. The package is all-inclusive and commensurate with MMS levels in SA.

Qualifications

• 3-year post school qualification at NQF Level 6.
• Minimum of 3 years on a Middle Management level experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide residents with access to ICT infrastructure and connectivity.
• Provide strategy and governance for the WCG eCentre Programme.
• Develop, measure and evaluate WCG eCentre digital access metrics and reporting.
• Provide residents with access to ICT skills development.
• Develop, measure and evaluate WCG eCentre skills metrics and reporting.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer skills

Communication

Project management

Accounting & finance

Audit functions

Education

NQF Level 6 qualification

Job description

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year post school qualification at NQF Level 6; A minimum of 3-years on a Middle Management level experience.

RecommendationNone. Key Performance Areas

Provide residents with access to ICT infrastructure and connectivity; Provide strategy and governance for the WCG eCentre Programme; Develop, measure and evaluate WCG eCentre digital access metrics and reporting; Provide residents with access to ICT skills development; Develop, measure and evaluate WCG eCentre skills metrics and reporting

Competencies

Knowledge of and working experience in the following: 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 projects; implement operational management practices; implement mentoring and coaching practices; manage national and provincial human resources, financial management and supply chain management instruments and legislation; support and implement national and provincial policies of the government of the day; understand and support provincial government functions and services; manage the statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service; manage staff performance management systems; manage disciplinary and grievance procedures;

Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions;

Other: conduct analysis; perform benchmarking; apply conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; conduct diagnostic assessments; facilitate and provide process consultation; influence stakeholders; implement innovative problem-solving; design interventions; conduct interviews; provide leadership; listen effectively; mentor and coach; motivate staff and stakeholders; negotiate effectively; build and maintain professional networks; plan and organise activities; deliver presentations; conduct research; build effective teams; maintain strong interpersonal relationships.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R per annum (Level ).

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, th 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.