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Deputy Director-General: Information Communication

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
National Office, Pretoria State, GautengContractR1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)EngineeringCloses 11 August 2026

About this role

POST 26/95 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION

SALARY : R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), (an all-inclusive remuneration

package)

CENTRE : National Office, Pretoria State

REQUIREMENTS : An NQF Level 8 qualification recognised by SAQA in Information Technology,

Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Engineering, Business

Information Systems or a related ICT field. A minimum of eight (8) years'

experience at Senior Management level in an ICT environment. Extensive

knowledge of information and communication technology governance, ICT

strategy development, enterprise architecture, information security, digital

transformation, ICT operations, applications development, infrastructure

management, systems integration, ICT service management, project and

programme management, business continuity, financial management, public

sector governance, the Public Finance Management Act, the Public Service

legislative framework and Government ICT policies and standards. Skills and

Competencies: Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability

to develop and implement enterprise ICT strategies that support organisational

priorities. Demonstrated capability in programme and project management,

financial management, organisational transformation, change management,

knowledge management and service delivery innovation. Strong analytical,

planning and problem-solving capability, with excellent people management,

stakeholder engagement, communication and client orientation skills. Proven

ability to lead large-scale ICT modernisation initiatives, manage

multidisciplinary technical teams, establish strategic partnerships and drive

continuous organisational improvement. High levels of professionalism, ethical

leadership, innovation, accountability and commitment to public service values.

DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership for the development and implementation of the

Department's ICT strategy and digital transformation programme to support

organisational objectives and service delivery. Lead ICT governance,

enterprise architecture and ICT planning to ensure alignment between

business requirements and technology solutions. Oversee ICT operations,

infrastructure, networks, applications, information management and customer

support services to ensure secure, reliable and efficient ICT service delivery.

Direct the development, acquisition, implementation and maintenance of ICT

systems and digital platforms that improve organisational performance and

enhance access to justice services. Provide strategic leadership for information

security, cybersecurity, ICT risk management, business continuity and disaster

recovery to safeguard the Department's information assets and digital

environment. Establish effective ICT governance, project management,

procurement and contract management frameworks to ensure compliance with

legislative and regulatory requirements. Ensure sound financial management,

performance management, governance, human resource development and

the effective utilisation of resources within the Branch

ENQUIRIES : Ms Duduzile Magampa at 060 972 1178

APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:

https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR Postal address: The Human

Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private

Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor

Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.

Requirements

An NQF Level 8 qualification recognised by SAQA in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Engineering, Business Information Systems or a related ICT field. A minimum of eight (8) years' experience at Senior Management level in an ICT environment. Extensive knowledge of information and communication technology governance, ICT strategy development, enterprise architecture, information security, digital transformation, ICT operations, applications development, infrastructure management, systems integration, ICT service management, project and programme management, business continuity, financial management, public sector governance, the Public Finance Management Act, the Public Service legislative framework and Government ICT policies and standards. Skills and Competencies: Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability to develop and implement enterprise ICT strategies that support organisational priorities. Demonstrated capability in programme and project management, financial management, organisational transformation, change management, knowledge management and service delivery innovation. Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capability, with excellent people management, stakeholder engagement, communication and client orientation skills. Proven ability to lead large-scale ICT modernisation initiatives, manage multidisciplinary technical teams, establish strategic partnerships and drive continuous organisational improvement. High levels of professionalism, ethical leadership, innovation, accountability and commitment to public service values.

Duties

Provide strategic leadership for the development and implementation of the Department's ICT strategy and digital transformation programme to support organisational objectives and service delivery. Lead ICT governance, enterprise architecture and ICT planning to ensure alignment between business requirements and technology solutions. Oversee ICT operations, infrastructure, networks, applications, information management and customer support services to ensure secure, reliable and efficient ICT service delivery. Direct the development, acquisition, implementation and maintenance of ICT systems and digital platforms that improve organisational performance and enhance access to justice services. Provide strategic leadership for information security, cybersecurity, ICT risk management, business continuity and disaster recovery to safeguard the Department's information assets and digital environment. Establish effective ICT governance, project management, procurement and contract management frameworks to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Ensure sound financial management, performance management, governance, human resource development and the effective utilisation of resources within the Branch