DEPUTY DIRECTOR: IT GOVERNANCE, PROJECTS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT REF NO: NWP/OOP/2026/14 
Job Purpose: To implement corporate governance and manage IT Projects and policy development
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Mmabatho

REQUIREMENTS : Three- year appropriate tertiary qualification in Information Technology at NQF level 6 and/or related qualifications (NQF level and credits). 6 years’ experience in Information Technology to which 3 years should be within the IT Governance, IT policy development or IT projects management at Assistant Director level. Added advantages are certification PRINCE2, MICROSOFT/AZURE Administration, TOGAF & GWEA. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Public service Act and regulations, Project management principles, International best practices, IT Policy development, ICT corporate governance frameworks. IT Audits, Total Quality Management, ICT contract management, vendor relationship management, Strategic Management and Risk Auditing. Computer literacy skills in MS Teams, MS SharePoint, MS Outlook, MS AZURE AD, Excel, Word, power point. Technical Reporting, Presentation, Project management skills. Quality control and assurance skills. IT Support and service delivery, Problem solving, Interpersonal relationship, Strategic and financial planning, Report writing, good communication. Ability to apply and interpret policy, Research, and ability to work independently and as a team leader.

DUTIES : Drive the development of departmental technology standards, policies, procedures to ensure compliance with DPSA/Government-wide ICT prescripts customised according to departmental requirements. Manage governance processes and performance metrics to ensure ICT delivers value to the department; Develop and define the IT Service Management policy to implement and manage the quality of ICT Services that meets business needs and serves as the ICT functional commitment to the departments. Manage, ICT contracts and service level agreements with service providers: Manage all ICT- related business risks, including findings; 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 Enterprise agreements, Business Agreements (BA) and Services Level Agreements with SITA and Microsoft. The implementation and monitoring of Change Controls. Manage and report on All ICT related projects, portfolio and programmes. Participate in the Office of the Premier ICT structures e.g. budget committee, GITO council, ICT Steering Committee, etc.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. G.D Mohaule Tel No: (018) 388 4393
APPLICATIONS : E-Mail: ooprecruitment7@nwpg.gov.za  or hand delivered at the Directorate of Human Resource Management, Second Floor, Ga-rona Building, Mmabatho. All attachments for online applications including the Z83 and CV must be one document in PDF, indicating the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your e-mail. Use the correct e-mail address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.

CLOSING DATE : 27 March 2026 at 16H00 (walk-in and online), late application will not be considered.
​NOTE : All applications must indicate the correct reference number. The Office of the Premier is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and it is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability.