Deputy Director: Transversal Support

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Overview This role is for a Deputy Director: Transversal Support within the ICT Operations Directorate of the Gauteng Department Of E-Government, based in Johannesburg. The position offers an all-inclusive salary package of R932,292 per annum (Level 11). The primary focus of this role is to manage the design, implementation, and ongoing support of Microsoft Host Integration Server (HIS) to ensure seamless integration and operational continuity for transversal systems used by Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) Departments. What you will do * Manage the design and implementation of Microsoft Host Integration Server (HIS). * Lead the architecture and configuration of HIS within e-Government (e-Gov) to support transversal systems, ensuring seamless integration and support. * Manage the evaluation and improvement of HIS Configuration. * Manage and make certain that there is system compatibility and stability. * Manage and anticipated downtimes. * Execute daily diagnostic protocols to assess and address technical anomalies before escalation. * Manage and update software regularly to optimize system performance, including implementing changes when directed by National Treasury. * Manage parallel setup to minimize disruption for government clients during a full system rebuild when there is a system transition and configuration. * Advice key stakeholders of critical system anomalies and mitigate protocols to ensure operational continuity. * Conduct post-migration reviews to confirm system stability and user satisfaction. * Maintain uninterrupted system integration to optimise network performance and reliability for transversal systems. * Administer technical support to Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) Departments. * Manage the maintenance and monitoring of users’ access to Host Integration Server (HIS) connections and configuration. * Adhere to National Treasury directives, through compliance with National Treasury Standards. * Manage audit readiness and data integrity for transversal systems like Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Personnel and Salary Administration System (PERSAL). * Oversee HIS Migration of upgrades and updates. * Collaborate with State information technology information agency (SITA) to plan and manage the migration process, to make certain there is minimal disruption to critical transversal systems. * Ensure continuous conformity to established technical and operational standards to mitigate compliance, reflecting the latest best practices and security requirements as per guidance from National Treasury and SITA mainframe administrators. * General supervision of employees. * Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by supervisees. * Oversee the workflow processes and deadlines of staff. * Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees. * Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Requirements (from the original advert) * Qualification in Information Technology/ Computer Science at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. * 3 years first level / middle management (ASD level) experience in Host Integration Server (HIS) administration environment. Who should apply This role is suitable for professionals with a Qualification in Information Technology/Computer Science at NQF level 7, recognized by SAQA. Applicants must have at least 3 years of first-level or middle management (ASD level) experience specifically within a Host Integration Server (HIS) administration environment. The ideal candidate will be adept at leading technical teams, managing complex HIS architectures, ensuring system stability and compliance, providing technical support, and collaborating with key stakeholders like National Treasury and SITA on critical government transversal systems. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-e-government-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-41-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-057157 Source: govpage

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