Digital Government Team Leader: IT Planning And Development
Western Cape Department Of The Premier
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R932 292 – R1 098 195 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role, for which the specific job title is not specified, is based within the Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. It offers an all-inclusive salary package ranging from R932 292 to R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11). The position focuses on contributing to the Western Cape Government's digital transformation agenda. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Supporting the development, implementation, and alignment of digital government strategies, plans, and policies. * Conducting technology research, and promoting and showcasing innovation in emerging technologies to inform and enhance policy development. * Managing the delivery of digital government initiatives, ensuring completion in accordance with best practices and Western Cape Government (WCG) project management methodologies. * Fostering collaboration by building and maintaining strong partnerships with national and local government structures, WCG departments, external agencies, Academia, and residents to support co-creation and digital government initiatives. * Coordinating and leading feedback campaigns to collate resident impact on digital government initiatives. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications**: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree). * **Experience**: A minimum of 3 years’ experience on a middle management level. * **Competencies (Knowledge)**: * Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies, and best practices having a bearing on the line functions. * Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function. * Project management. * Operational management practices. * Mentoring and coaching practices. * National and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management, financial management, and supply chain management. * Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial). * Provincial government functions and services. * Statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service. * Staff performance management system. * Disciplinary and grievance procedure. * **Skills**: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language; Project Management; Accounting Finance and Audit. * **Other (Attributes)**: Analytical; Benchmarking; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic; Facilitation and process consultation; Influencing; Innovative problem-solving; Intervention design; Interviewing; Leadership; Listening; Mentoring and coaching; Motivation; Negotiation; Networking; Planning and organising; Presentation. Research | Team building and strong inter-personal. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for experienced professionals with a 3-year tertiary qualification and at least three years of middle management experience. Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of public sector legislation, project management, and operational practices. Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate, conduct research, manage digital initiatives, and contribute to strategic alignment within a government context. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-the-premier-vacancies-3#spani-ref-dotp-100-2026 Source: govpage
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- At least 3 years of experience.
- Project management
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