Programme Manager: (E-Government for Citizens)

About the role

The Department of the Premier (Western Cape) is hiring a Programme Manager: (E-Government for Citizens), based in Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government.. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 – R1,098,195 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: DOTP 24/2026 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Guide the maintenance and enhancement of citizen digital engagement across WCG channels, Provide residence with the necessary infrastructure and skills development opportunities to and use access government services using technology, Deliver efficient, citizen-centred services across digital channels, Provide a data and reporting service for WCG digital channels, Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Subdirectorate, Manage people and finance.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/Bachelor's), at least 3 years on a middle management level experience.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of and working experience in the following: legislation
• Regulatory frameworks
• Policies and best practices relevant to the line functions
• Use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function
• Manage projects
• Implement operational management practices
• Implement mentoring and coaching practices
• Manage national and provincial human resources
• Financial management and supply chain management instruments and legislation
• Support and implement national and provincial policies of the government of the day
• Understand and support provincial government functions and services
• Manage the statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service
• Manage staff performance management systems
• Manage disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions
• Use computer systems effectively
• Communicate effectively in the required language
• Perform accounting
• Finance and audit functions
• Other: conduct analysis
• Perform benchmarking
• Apply conceptual
• Interpretive and formulation skills