DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: INFORMATION SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Headquarters: Head Office, Pretoria | closing date: 13 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Branch
Information Services
Salary
R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), an all-inclusive salary package, structured as follows: Basic salary – 70% of package; State contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund – 13% of basic salary. The remaining flexible portion may be structured in terms of the applicable remuneration rules.
Centre
Headquarters: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
- A qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Information Systems or a relevant field at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA.
- 8 years’ experience at a Senior Management level in an Information Communication Technology (ICT) environment.
- Proven experience in delivering complex ICT solutions, leading digital transformation initiatives, implementing AI-enabled technologies, managing business intelligence capabilities, and overseeing large-scale ICT programmes and projects in a highly demanding operational environment.
- Proven track record of operating successfully at a strategic / executive leadership level within a large organization of comparable size and complexity as well as public sector experience will serve as an added advantage.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of digital transformation and public sector ICT environments, including the Department’s Digital Transformation Strategy and Implementation Framework, government service delivery models and digital economy frameworks.
- Advanced knowledge of ICT governance frameworks, legislation and regulatory prescripts, including CGICT, COBIT, ITIL, the PFMA, POPIA, the SITA Act, as well as governance, risk management and audit processes.
- Advanced knowledge and experience in enterprise architecture, cloud computing, systems integration platforms, cybersecurity frameworks and standards, digital identity and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) ecosystems, data governance, analytics and AI technologies.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of government planning and governance frameworks, including the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP), Government Planning Frameworks and principles of good corporate governance (King IV).
- A Valid driver’s licence or ability to fulfil the operational travel requirements of the post independently, through maintaining reliable transport arrangements for the execution of official duties, as well as willingness to travel and work extended hours.
- Successful completion of the Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services.
- Skills and competencies: Strong digital leadership capability, including the ability to drive innovation, leverage emerging technologies, and lead large-scale business process and organisational transformation within a digital-first environment, including the modernisation of ICT processes and systems, digital governance controls, and technology-enabled oversight mechanisms.
- Advanced ICT capability, including enterprise architecture, platform-based operating models, cybersecurity, ICT governance, compliance management, business continuity, knowledge and information management, digital service delivery, advanced computer literacy, and AI-enabled technologies.
- Strategic leadership and execution capability, including sound decision-making, accountability, commercial acumen, and the ability to lead complex digital transformation programmes and ICT-enabled organisational change initiatives.
- Strong programme, project and operational management capability, including digital programme and project delivery, business process analysis and optimisation, planning and organising, financial management, performance management, and the ability to operate effectively under pressure while meeting organisational objectives and deadlines.
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, including client orientation and customer focus, communication, presentation, facilitation, business report writing, influencing, networking, negotiation, and conflict management, with the ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships.
- Strong people management and change leadership capability, including team leadership, coaching, empowerment, talent development, and the ability to drive organisational culture transformation and workforce adoption of digital solutions.
- High levels of professionalism, ethical conduct, honesty and integrity, attention to detail, sound judgement and a commitment to public service excellence.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions: Provide strategic and executive leadership to the Branch: Information Services, including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, as well as governance, audit, risk and compliance processes.
- Drive the Department’s Digital Transformation Strategy through the modernisation of legacy ICT environments and the implementation of integrated, secure and citizen-centric digital platforms and online service delivery models.
- Lead strategic digital programmes and innovations, including the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), Digital Identity and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Smart ID and ePassport modernisation, automation initiatives, AI-enabled capabilities, and the expansion of services into digital channels.
- Provide strategic leadership and expert guidance on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including ICT strategy, Enterprise Architecture, digital innovation, ICT operations, infrastructure, systems availability, cybersecurity, digital trust and risk management.
- Lead the establishment and implementation of the Department’s Digital Transformation Portfolio and institutionalise innovative, paperless and technology-enabled service delivery capabilities across the Department.
- Facilitate strategic stakeholder engagement, ecosystem integration and intergovernmental collaboration, including representing the Department at various forums and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Ensure the effective delivery of ICT services in accordance with applicable service standards and organisational commitments, including the achievement of Branch performance targets, continuous improvement of service delivery outcomes, and the maintenance of sound governance and internal control systems to support clean audit outcomes.
- Oversee the development, review and implementation of ICT policies, frameworks, standards, codes of practice and regulatory compliance measures aligned to best practice and government priorities.
- Ensure the institutionalisation of accountability, ethical governance and organisational values across the Branch.
Enquiries
Ms Proby Reddy at (060) 976 7508) or Ms Sandra Mkhaliphi at (072) 527 6033
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za, or via email to ISrecruitment@dha.gov.za (limited to 2.5MB in size. Should an automated acknowledgement of receipt not be received when an application is emailed, this could mean that the application was not received due to the size of the attachments. Should this occur, kindly resend the application in 2 / 3 parts, splitting the attachments accordingly), or delivered for the attention of the enquires person cited for this post, to the Department of Home Affairs, Head Office, 5th Floor Hallmark Building, 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria Central.
Department Notes
applications Must be submitted on or before the closing date; accompanied by a fully completed and signed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021, obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za), citing the correct post number and job title; a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yy), job title, detailed duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible)); as well as relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, regardless of online, email or manual submission. Applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are furthermore required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Pre-Screening: During pre-screening, candidates may be directed to submit additional supporting documentation such as a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), acting letters, amongst others. Selection: Shortlisted candidates – will be subject to various assessments, such as an interview(s) and technical test(s) (which assess the candidate’s professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties, general job fit, integrity and digital literacy); potentially considered suitable after the interview(s) and test(s), will be subjected to further mandatory assessments (which, amongst others, assesses the candidate’s proficiency in the core, professional and behavioural competencies attached to the level of the post within the Senior Management Service), employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, social media background, conducting business with State; and employment references including verification of relevant employment tenures, pending disciplinary action and exit reasons); will be required to submit a Declaration of Business Interests and successfully complete the online Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services course, which can be accessed via: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates wishing to be considered for appointment, are encouraged to enrol for this course immediately. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Appointment: Once appointed, the completion of an employment contract, performance agreement, financial disclosure; and the undergoing of a compulsory induction programme, serving a prescribed probation period, and undergoing security vetting will be required. Unless otherwise indicated, correspondence between the Department and candidates generally will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Personal information submitted will be processed solely for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Local Office Manager, North West: Large Office: Klerksdorp with Ref No: HRMC 30/26/1b, that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 19 dated 05 June 2026, is amended to Local Office Manager, North West: Large Office: Mmabatho. To this effect, the closing date for this post has been extended to 03 July 2026. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Original Text
Branch: Information Services
SALARY : R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), an all-inclusive salary package, structured as follows: Basic salary – 70% of package; State
contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund – 13% of basic salary.
The remaining flexible portion may be structured in terms of the applicable remuneration rules.
CENTRE : Headquarters: Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Information
Systems or a relevant field at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA. 8 years’ experience at a Senior Management level in an Information Communication
Technology (ICT) environment. Proven experience in delivering complex ICT solutions, leading digital transformation initiatives, implementing AI-enabled
technologies, managing business intelligence capabilities, and overseeing large-scale ICT programmes and projects in a highly demanding operational
environment. Proven track record of operating successfully at a strategic / executive leadership level within a large organization of comparable size and
complexity as well as public sector experience will serve as an added advantage. Extensive knowledge and understanding of digital transformation
and public sector ICT environments, including the Department’s Digital
Transformation Strategy and Implementation Framework, government service delivery models and digital economy frameworks. Advanced knowledge of ICT
governance frameworks, legislation and regulatory prescripts, including
CGICT, COBIT, ITIL, the PFMA, POPIA, the SITA Act, as well as governance, risk management and audit processes. Advanced knowledge and experience
in enterprise architecture, cloud computing, systems integration platforms, cybersecurity frameworks and standards, digital identity and Public Key
Infrastructure (PKI) ecosystems, data governance, analytics and AI technologies. Sound knowledge and understanding of government planning
and governance frameworks, including the Medium-Term Development Plan
(MTDP), Government Planning Frameworks and principles of good corporate governance (King IV). A Valid driver’s licence or ability to fulfil the operational
travel requirements of the post independently, through maintaining reliable transport arrangements for the execution of official duties, as well as
willingness to travel and work extended hours. Successful completion of the
Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services. Skills and competencies: Strong digital leadership capability, including the ability to drive
innovation, leverage emerging technologies, and lead large-scale business process and organisational transformation within a digital-first environment,
including the modernisation of ICT processes and systems, digital governance controls, and technology-enabled oversight mechanisms. Advanced ICT
capability, including enterprise architecture, platform-based operating models, cybersecurity, ICT governance, compliance management, business continuity,
knowledge and information management, digital service delivery, advanced computer literacy, and AI-enabled technologies. Strategic leadership and
execution capability, including sound decision-making, accountability, commercial acumen, and the ability to lead complex digital transformation
programmes and ICT-enabled organisational change initiatives. Strong programme, project and operational management capability, including digital
programme and project delivery, business process analysis and optimisation, planning and organising, financial management, performance management,
and the ability to operate effectively under pressure while meeting organisational objectives and deadlines. Excellent stakeholder management
and interpersonal skills, including client orientation and customer focus, communication, presentation, facilitation, business report writing, influencing,
networking, negotiation, and conflict management, with the ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships. Strong people management and change
leadership capability, including team leadership, coaching, empowerment, talent development, and the ability to drive organisational culture
transformation and workforce adoption of digital solutions. High levels of professionalism, ethical conduct, honesty and integrity, attention to detail,
sound judgement and a commitment to public service excellence.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions: Provide strategic and executive leadership to the Branch:
Information Services, including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, as well as governance, audit, risk and compliance
processes. Drive the Department’s Digital Transformation Strategy through the modernisation of legacy ICT environments and the implementation of
integrated, secure and citizen-centric digital platforms and online service delivery models. Lead strategic digital programmes and innovations, including
the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), Digital Identity and Public Key
Infrastructure (PKI), Smart ID and ePassport modernisation, automation initiatives, AI-enabled capabilities, and the expansion of services into digital
channels. Provide strategic leadership and expert guidance on Information and
Communication Technology (ICT), including ICT strategy, Enterprise
Architecture, digital innovation, ICT operations, infrastructure, systems availability, cybersecurity, digital trust and risk management. Lead the
establishment and implementation of the Department’s Digital Transformation
Portfolio and institutionalise innovative, paperless and technology-enabled service delivery capabilities across the Department. Facilitate strategic
stakeholder engagement, ecosystem integration and intergovernmental collaboration, including representing the Department at various forums and
maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders. Ensure the effective delivery of ICT services in accordance with applicable service standards and
organisational commitments, including the achievement of Branch performance targets, continuous improvement of service delivery outcomes,
and the maintenance of sound governance and internal control systems to support clean audit outcomes. Oversee the development, review and
implementation of ICT policies, frameworks, standards, codes of practice and regulatory compliance measures aligned to best practice and government
priorities. Ensure the institutionalisation of accountability, ethical governance and organisational values across the Branch.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Proby Reddy at (060) 976 7508) or Ms Sandra Mkhaliphi at (072) 527 6033
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za, or via email to
ISrecruitment@dha.gov.za (limited to 2.5MB in size. Should an automated acknowledgement of receipt not be received when an application is emailed,
this could mean that the application was not received due to the size of the attachments. Should this occur, kindly resend the application in 2 / 3 parts,
splitting the attachments accordingly), or delivered for the attention of the enquires person cited for this post, to the Department of Home Affairs, Head
Office, 5th Floor Hallmark Building, 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street,
Pretoria Central.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.