DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ICT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Co-Operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Polokwane | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications should be submitted online through http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za Hand delivered applications should be submitted to 28 Market Street (Next to UNISA) Registry Office (First Floor by 16h00 daily) or alternatively post to The Director: HRMA&EW; Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9485, Polokwane, 0700.
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Information Communication Technology as recognized by SAQA.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the ICT environment of which three (3) years must be at Assistant Director / Junior Management level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).
- Core and Process Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts and the legislative framework governing the public service, including: Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Business process analysis and modelling, System development lifecycle (SDLC) and IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001) Experience in project leadership and management.
- Demonstrable proficiency in software languages and multi-tier architectures (e.g., C#, ASP.NET, Java, HTML5, Oracle, and MS SQL).
- Generic Competencies: People Management and Empowerment, Programme &
- Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Client orientation &
- Customer focus, Problem Solving &
- Analysis, Communication.
- Technical Skills: Advanced System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban), ICT project management, IT service management, and software architecture, Expertise in database design, backup and recovery, and data security frameworks, Business process analysis, System development and administration, ICT project management, Database management.
Duties
- Manage analysis of the departmental business strategic needs;
- Manage maintenance and enhancement of systems in the department;
- Manage the development and implementation of systems;
- Manage the detailed design of the solution to guide the development phase;
- Implement enhancements for all customised software Applications;
- Monitor the maintenance of all customized software applications;
- Engage with other ICT teams to deliver ICT solutions.
Enquiries
Ms. Monyela Hlokammoni Tel No: (015) 294 2073
Notes
EE Target: African Male & Female, Coloured Male & Female, White Female, Indian Male & Female, Persons with Disability
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Original Text
Branch: Corporate Services
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Information Communication Technology as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 5 years’
experience within the ICT environment of which three (3) years must be at
Assistant Director / Junior Management level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability). Core and Process Competencies: Sound
and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts and the legislative framework governing the public service, including: Public Service Act, Labour Relations
Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Business process analysis and modelling, System development lifecycle (SDLC) and IT governance
frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001) Experience in project leadership and management. Demonstrable proficiency in software languages and multi-tier
architectures (e.g., C#, ASP.NET, Java, HTML5, Oracle, and MS SQL). Generic
Competencies: People Management and Empowerment, Programme &
Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management,
Knowledge Management, Client orientation & Customer focus, Problem
Solving & Analysis, Communication. Technical Skills: Advanced System
Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban), ICT project management, IT service management, and software architecture,
Expertise in database design, backup and recovery, and data security frameworks, Business process analysis, System development and
administration, ICT project management, Database management.
DUTIES : Manage analysis of the departmental business strategic needs; Manage maintenance and enhancement of systems in the department; Manage the
development and implementation of systems; Manage the detailed design of the solution to guide the development phase; Implement enhancements for all
customised software Applications; Monitor the maintenance of all customized software applications; Engage with other ICT teams to deliver ICT solutions.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Monyela Hlokammoni Tel No: (015) 294 2073
NOTE : EE Target: African Male & Female, Coloured Male & Female, White Female, Indian Male & Female, Persons with Disability
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.