Analyst: Economic Modelling and Research REF NO: DEE2026/024

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an ICT Steering Committee Chairperson at the Department Of Electricity and Energy (DEE) in Pretoria. The Chairperson will be responsible for leading the Committee in advising the Accounting Officer on their statutory responsibilities related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) governance, strategy, investment, project management, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and compliance. **What you will do** * Lead the Committee in advising the Accounting Officer in fulfilling statutory responsibilities under the Public Finance Management Act and other relevant prescripts as they relate to ICT. * Lead the Committee in overseeing the development, implementation, and monitoring of the ICT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. * Chair the review and recommendation of the ICT budget. * Oversee major ICT capital projects, ensuring value for money, and monitoring expenditure in line with PFMA and National Treasury requirements. * Provide leadership in the oversight of the prioritisation, execution, and delivery of all ICT projects, with a focus on project governance, risk management, and benefits realisation. * Steer the Committee’s oversight of robust cybersecurity and information security measures, including compliance with POPIA, MISS, and the National Cybersecurity Policy Framework, and managing ICT-related risks. * Guide the Committee’s monitoring of ICT service performance and reliability. * Champion digital transformation initiatives to improve service delivery. * Oversee the management of service level agreements (SLAs). * Ensure the Committee’s oversight of the ICT environment complies with all relevant legislation, including the PFMA, SITA Act, ECT Act, POPIA, as well as applicable National Treasury regulations and minimum ICT standards. * Set the agenda for Committee meetings. * Chair all Committee meetings, ensuring constructive dialogue and effective decision-making. * Represent the Committee’s views and recommendations to the Accounting Officer. * Act as the primary liaison between the Committee, the Accounting Officer, and the Audit and Risk Management Committee on ICT governance matters. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An NQF level 9 qualification in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Computer Science, or an equivalent qualification with expertise in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). * A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in senior management or executive leadership in ICT. * A portion of this experience preferably within the South African public sector. * Demonstrated expertise in ICT governance, strategy development, enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and the management of large-scale ICT projects. * In-depth knowledge and understanding of the South African ICT regulatory and policy landscape. * Professional membership and good standing status in relevant bodies is an added advantage. * In-depth knowledge of the PFMA and the Treasury Regulations, as well as other governing prescripts. * Exhibit independence of mind in deliberations. * Be proactive in advising the Accounting Officer. * Applicants may not be in the employment of the Department. * Applicants must have no business or personal relationship with the Department. **Who should apply** Candidates should be highly qualified ICT leaders holding an NQF level 9 qualification in ICT or Computer Science, or an equivalent. They must have a minimum of ten years of senior management or executive leadership experience in ICT, with a preference for experience within the South African public sector. Essential expertise includes ICT governance, strategy, enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and large-scale project management. Applicants must possess in-depth knowledge of the South African ICT regulatory and policy landscape, as well as the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate independence of mind, proactivity, and must not have any current employment or business/personal relationship with the Department. Professional membership in relevant bodies is considered an advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/ict-steering-committee-chairperson-pretoria-department-of-electricity-and-energy-dee Source: myjobmag

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