Director: Information and Communication Technology Management
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements
- Location
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 07 Oct 2026
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What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- Management / executive
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
How to apply
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How to apply: Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001 Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, post 34/223, ref D: IMST 09/2026. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Job description
Requirements:
Applicants must be in possession of a Degree or NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Information Technology and Information Management Systems coupled with 5 years relevant middle/senior management experience in IT and IMS environment. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Pre- entry programmes as endorsed by NSG. A valid driver’s license. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and the interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of the Constitution of the RSA, Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, Knowledge of Promotion of Information Act, Extensive knowledge of Global Information Technology process, Knowledge of SITA Act, Knowledge of computer hardware and software, Knowledge of computer operating system, Knowledge of Archives Act, Public service knowledge of COBIT, ITLL and ISO, Knowledge of IT guidelines. Strategic Planning Skills, Computer Skills, Time Management, Analytical Skills, Technical Expertise, Facilitation Skills, Presentation Skills, Management Skills, Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Negotiation Skills, Decision Making Skills, Networking.
Duties:
The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas: Ensure the provisioning of information technology services, equipment and software programs in the department; Ensure the provision of information system requirements in the department; Ensure the provision of information management support services in the department; Establish and maintain information resource centre in the department; Manage effective and efficient utilisation of human and financial resources of the directorate.
Enquiries: Related to the post can be directed to: Mr. SM Mbili Tel No: (033) 392 6434
Reference number: D: IMST 09/2026