Programme Manager: e-Government for Citizens, Ref No. DOTP 24/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 792 000 - 1 072 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Western Cape Government invites applications for a Programme Manager: e-Government for Citizens in Cape Town. You will oversee planning, execution and delivery of multiple IT projects, ensure governance, develop metrics, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver digital services to residents.

The role requires a 3-year post-school qualification at NQF Level 6 and at least three years in middle management, with strong governance and project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3-year post-school qualification at NQF Level 6 or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years Middle Management level experience.
• Knowledge of ICT governance and project management practices.

Responsabilités

• Oversee planning, execution and delivery of multiple IT projects.
• Provide residents with access to ICT infrastructure and digital services.
• Develop and monitor WCG eCentre governance and reporting metrics.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and programme coordination.
• Ensure alignment with national and provincial policies and budgets.

Connaissances

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Governance

Numeracy

Financial management

Formation

3-year post-school qualification (NQF Level 6)

Description du poste

Programme Manager: e-Government for Citizens, Ref No. DOTP 24/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/09

Reference Number WCG261005-16

Tracking Number DOTP 24/2026

Job Title Programme Manager: e-Government for Citizens, Ref No. DOTP 24/2026

Department Department of the Premier

Salary level 11

Enquiries Mr C wakeford @ 021 483 3528

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government aims to employ an individual to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple IT projects.

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

Recommendation None.

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

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 effective
• mentor and coach
• motivate staff and stakeholders
• negot 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 932 292 per annum (Level 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