Government Information Technology Officer (GITO) REF NO: DWYPD/017/2026

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Government Information Technology Officer (GITO), REF NO: DWYPD/017/2026, within the Department Of Women, Youth And Persons With Disabilities. The position involves driving the department's ICT strategy, governance, and digital transformation initiatives, overseeing ICT solution delivery, managing operations and services, and handling ICT contracts and risk management to align technology with the department's strategic objectives. **What you will do** * **ICT Strategy, Government and Digital Transformation:** * Drive the development of departmental technology standards, governance processes, and performance metrics to ensure ICT delivers value to the department. * Develop the ICT plan linked to the MTEF to prioritise ICT initiatives supporting the departmental strategic plan. * Develop strategic IT plans that satisfy the current and ongoing needs of the organisation’s business strategy and current and future capabilities. * Introduce innovative methods and approaches to digitalise the department's services. * Develop and monitor the implementation of ICT policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with DPSA/Government-wide ICT prescripts, customised according to departmental requirements. * **ICT Solution Delivery Build:** * Analysis, design, and development of ICT solutions. * Interoperability and integration of ICT systems. * Establish Secure ICT systems, services, and infrastructure. * Testing and quality assurance of ICT solutions. * Applications development. * **ICT Operations and Services Management Run:** * Develop and define the IT Service Management policy to implement and manage the quality of ICT Services that meet business needs and serve as the ICT functional commitment to the departments. * Develop the ICT operational plan to reflect how the department intends to implement the Start plan over the financial year. * Manage the optimal functioning of ICT service management operations and end-user support. * Manage ICT infrastructure, data centre, and support services. * Manage the provision of ICT Security Operations and Compliance. * Oversee and direct day-to-day activities of the departmental ICT function, ensuring that systems, services, and infrastructure work reliably and securely in line with the ITSM policy. * Manage ICT contracts and service level agreements with service providers. * Manage all ICT-related business risks, including security and cyber security, ensuring they are mitigated and audited regularly. * Enable the department to achieve its strategic mandate, current and future capabilities, and objectives by aligning business and IT plans. * Enable the department to achieve all ICT investments’ predetermined value and benefits. * Manage financial, human resources, business plans, and reporting processes. * Manage the departmental ICT assets. * Optimise expenditure and eliminate duplication of ICT solutions and associated technologies. * Manage Business Agreements (BA) and Services Level Agreements with SITA and/or other IT goods and Service Suppliers. * Represent the interest of the relevant departments to the GITO Council. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Appropriate degree NQF level 7 qualifications as recognised by SAQA in Information Technology / Computer Science / IT Engineering or related field. * The following or other related Certificates will be an added advantage: CGEIT; CRISC/ CISM/ CISA; TOGAF; COBIT; ITIL; ISO 38500; 31000; 27000; and King IV. * Certificate of successful completion of National School of Government’s SMS Pre-Entry programme prior appointment. * Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience at MMS Middle / senior managerial level in Information Management / Information Technology. * Experience in: Progressive leadership and management; Corporate Governance and Governance of ICT; Project Management; Supplier Management; Stakeholder Management; Apply prescripts and protocols, including ICT, in Public Administration and Written and verbal communication on an executive level. * Knowledge of: IT governance framework; SITA Act; HR regularity framework in the Public Service. * Skills: Strategic capability and leadership; Financial management; project and programme management; Change management; Knowledge management; Customer relations management; People management and empowerment; Negotiation and facilitation; Advanced verbal and written communication; Problem solving; Honesty and integrity. * Personal Attributes: Analytical thinking; Innovative and creative; Ability to work under stressful situations; Solution oriented- ability to design ideas without a group; Highly motivated. **Who should apply** This role is suited for an experienced IT professional with a NQF level 7 qualification in IT, Computer Science, or IT Engineering, who possesses a minimum of five years of middle to senior managerial experience in Information Management or Technology. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in ICT governance, public administration protocols, and demonstrate expertise in strategic leadership, project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Advantageous qualifications include certifications such as CGEIT, CRISC, CISM, CISA, TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL, ISO standards, or King IV, along with completion of the National School of Government’s SMS Pre-Entry programme. Applicants should exhibit strong analytical, innovative, and problem-solving skills, coupled with advanced communication abilities, integrity, and resilience under pressure. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/government-information-technology-officer-gito-ref-no-dwypd-017-2026-department-of-women-youth-and-persons-with-disabilities Source: myjobmag

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