Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/69
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ICT GOVERNANCE
Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)
- LevelLevel 11
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2
- Circular Post
- 27/69
- Department
- Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)
- Closing date
- 18 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 18 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive remuneration package). Annual progression up to a maximum salary of R1 098 195 per annum is possible, subjected to satisfactory performance. The all-inclusive remunerative package consists of basic salary (70% of the total remuneration package), the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be structured according to personal needs within a framework.
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Salary information
- R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive remuneration package). Annual progression up to a maximum salary of R1 098 195 per annum is possible, subjected to satisfactory performance. The all-inclusive remunerative package consists of basic salary (70% of the total remuneration package), the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be structured according to personal needs within a framework.
Requirements
- A Senior Certificate, a minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in Information Communication Technology (ICT) as recognised by SAQA.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in an ICT environment.
- Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and knowledge of the government legislation framework.
- Knowledge of public service legislative and policy frameworks. knowledge of government programmes such as the National Development Plan.
- Knowledge of the key strategic priorities of government.
- A sound understanding of ICT management and operations and an understanding of governance of ICT.
- Understanding of business and ICT alignment planning and its implementation.
- Understanding of Enterprise Architecture.
- Understanding of change control and management and understanding of emerging technologies.
- Analysis, development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of ICT policies, norms, standards, controls, frameworks and related means and mechanisms.
- Problem solving and analysis, planning and organising, team leadership, financial management, change management, communication and coordination, stakeholder management and service delivery innovation.
- Job knowledge, acceptance of responsibility, quality of work, reliability, initiative, good interpersonal relations, planning and execution, facilitation, ethical conduct, adaptability, flexibility, confidentiality, presentation and report writing.
Duties
- Develop and implement prescripts on ICT Governance.
- Conduct research for the development of ICT prescripts.
- Provide implementation support to departments.
- Draft audits or assessments of ICT governance systems conducted within departments.
- Provide technical support and advice as required.
- Provide capacity building and/or make contributions to the development of capacity development programmes by the relevant institutions.
- Monitor implementation and compliance.
- Conduct evaluation and impact studies as required.
- Provide support in all operations, systems, and processes of the directorate.
- Draft information and advice for the MPSA, Cabinet, Parliament and other internal and external stakeholders.
Enquiries
Mr. Zaid Aboobaker Tel No: (012) 336 1059.
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
quoting the reference number must be addressed to Mr. Thabang Ntsiko. Applications must be posted to the Department of Public Service and Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to 546 Edmond Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia 0083, or emailed. E-mail your application to Advert142026@dpsa.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form which can be downloaded at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/.’’From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered”, a recent comprehensive CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents, all nonSA citizens must attach a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizenship verification, financial records, qualification verification and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive remuneration package). Annual progression up to a maximum salary of R1 098 195 per annum is
possible, subjected to satisfactory performance. The all-inclusive remunerative package consists of basic salary (70% of the total remuneration package), the
State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic
salary) and a flexible portion that may be structured according to personal
needs within a framework.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate, a minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in Information Communication Technology (ICT) as recognised by SAQA. Minimum 8 years’
experience in an ICT environment. Knowledge of the Constitution of the
Republic of South Africa and knowledge of the government legislation framework. Knowledge of public service legislative and policy frameworks.
knowledge of government programmes such as the National Development
Plan. Knowledge of the key strategic priorities of government. A sound understanding of ICT management and operations and an understanding of
governance of ICT. Understanding of business and ICT alignment planning and its implementation. Understanding of Enterprise Architecture. Understanding of
change control and management and understanding of emerging technologies.
Analysis, development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of ICT policies, norms, standards, controls, frameworks and related means and
mechanisms. Problem solving and analysis, planning and organising, team leadership, financial management, change management, communication and
coordination, stakeholder management and service delivery innovation. Job knowledge, acceptance of responsibility, quality of work, reliability, initiative,
good interpersonal relations, planning and execution, facilitation, ethical conduct, adaptability, flexibility, confidentiality, presentation and report writing.
DUTIES : Develop and implement prescripts on ICT Governance. Conduct research for the development of ICT prescripts. Provide implementation support to
departments. Draft audits or assessments of ICT governance systems conducted within departments. Provide technical support and advice as
required. Provide capacity building and/or make contributions to the development of capacity development programmes by the relevant institutions.
Monitor implementation and compliance. Conduct evaluation and impact studies as required. Provide support in all operations, systems, and processes
of the directorate. Draft information and advice for the MPSA, Cabinet,
Parliament and other internal and external stakeholders.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Zaid Aboobaker Tel No: (012) 336 1059.
APPLICATIONS : quoting the reference number must be addressed to Mr. Thabang Ntsiko.
Applications must be posted to the Department of Public Service and
Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to 546 Edmond
Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia
0083, or emailed. E-mail your application to Advert142026@dpsa.gov.za