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    Director: Information Technology Ref No: 06/2025

    The Free State Office of the Premier provides strategic leadership to all provincial departments by fostering policy coherence, driving integrated governance, and enhancing service delivery across the province. As part of this mission, the Office is seeking an experienced and visionary Director: Information Technology to lead the ICT function and ensure that technology is fully leveraged to modernise operations and improve public service delivery.

    This critical role is suited for a seasoned ICT strategist with a deep understanding of government systems, information management, and digital transformation. If you are driven by impact, innovation, and public service, this leadership opportunity offers you the platform to transform digital governance in the Free State Provincial Government.

    Job Overview:

    • Job Title: Director: Information Technology
    • Company: Free State Office of the Premier
    • Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
    • Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent | Senior Management Service (SMS)

    Responsibilities:

    ICT Strategy, Planning & Policy Development

    • Oversee development of Information and ICT strategic plans aligned to departmental and provincial objectives

    • Ensure alignment of ICT with national policy frameworks, including DPSA and GITO Council directives

    • Develop department-specific ICT policies, standards, procedures, and best practices

    • Facilitate implementation, compliance, and monitoring of ICT frameworks within the Office of the Premier

    ICT Governance & Service Delivery

    • Promote ICT as a strategic enabler for modernising public service delivery

    • Align IT infrastructure and systems with the FSPG’s core business needs

    • Ensure uniform and optimised ICT deployment across the department

    • Serve as a member of the Government IT Officers Council (GITOC) and represent the Premier’s Office nationally

    ICT Contract & Supplier Management

    • Manage the relationship with SITA and ICT vendors, including oversight of all Business Agreements (BAs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

    • Monitor ICT procurement, service delivery and vendor compliance

    • Negotiate, evaluate, and improve ICT service provision to ensure value for money

    Digital Transformation & Enterprise Architecture

    • Lead initiatives to eliminate duplication and improve ICT infrastructure coherence

    • Champion integrated ICT systems across departments to enhance coordination and rapid implementation

    • Support transformation of service delivery through the use of enabling technologies

    Knowledge Management & Capacity Building

    • Encourage and lead a culture shift toward enterprise-wide information sharing and knowledge management

    • Raise executive awareness of ICT as a value-driver for government operations

    • Promote training, mentoring, and ICT skills development to support departmental digital maturity

    Human Resource & Component Management

    • Lead and manage the Information Technology Directorate

    • Oversee staff performance, development, job descriptions, and recruitment

    • Facilitate ongoing training and professional development interventions

    • Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to the ICT team

    Qualifications:

    • A NQF Level 7 qualification (as recognised by SAQA) in Information Technology or Information Management

    • Minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level in ICT

    • Successful completion of the SMS Pre-entry Certificate (mandatory before appointment)
      (Details: NSG SMS Course)

    • Proven knowledge of:

      • Public Service legislation and ICT frameworks

      • ICT governance, policy, and strategy development

      • ICT procurement and contract management (including SITA)

      • Enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and change management

    • Strong skills in leadership, negotiation, research, stakeholder engagement, and presentation

    Benefits:

    • Annual Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13, all-inclusive package)
      (Includes basic salary, pension, flexible portion for 13th cheque, car allowance, home allowance, medical aid, etc.)

    • Entry into a Performance Agreement within 3 months of appointment

    • Financial disclosure required in line with SMS regulations

    • Exposure to national platforms like GITOC and participation in strategic decision-making

    Application Process:

    • Closing Date: 12 September 2025 at 16:00

    • Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 form, available from any public service department or DPSA website

    • Submit comprehensive CV only (certified copies will be requested from shortlisted candidates)

    • Applications can be submitted via:

      Hand Delivery:
      Room 7, Ground Floor, O.R. Tambo House, Bloemfontein
      Attention: Thabo Tsotetsi or Leanne Terblanche

      Email:
      recruitment@fspremier.gov.za
      (Use Ref No: 06/2025 in the subject line)

    Enquiries:

    Dr. Molefinyana Phera
    DDG: Corporate Administration and Coordination
    molefinyana.phera@fspremier.gov.za

    Important Notes:

    • Shortlisted candidates will undergo a technical assessment and generic managerial competency assessment using DPSA tools

    • No faxed or late applications will be accepted

    • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 4 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful

    • The department reserves the right not to fill the post

    • Persons with disabilities and those from designated groups are strongly encouraged to apply

    ALSO SEE: Director: Organisational Development Ref No: 05/2025

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