Deputy Director: Systems and Technology

About the role

Western Cape Mobility Department is hiring a Deputy Director: Systems and Technology, based in Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 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: WCMD 92/2026 Closing date: 30 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Integrate the various mobility systems and develop ICT governance mechanisms for the Department, coordinate and promote mobility-related systems in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, provide accurate and timely departmental information to enable effective and efficient decisionmaking within the Department, develop and maintain ICT policy and systems, plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate, People Management, Financial Management.

Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher), at least 3 years' middle management experience in related systems and technology environments.
• Competencies
• Knowledge in the following: Implement 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 mobilityrelated systems and technology
• Apply the latest advances in public management theory and practice
• Use ICT as an enabling tool for development
• Including ICT training
• Systems and security
• Mobility networks
• Business and systems analysis, and mobility frameworks
• Implement modern systems of governance and administration
• Apply project management methodologies and procedures
• Implement operational management practices
• Develop
• Implement
• Monitor and review policies and operational processes
• Manage public service procedures
• Processes and systems
• Manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act
• 1999
• National Treasury Regulations
• Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies
• Prescripts