Jobs · Western Cape · the Premier
Digital Government Team Leader: IT Planning and Development
Closes Monday 19 October 2026
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Lead digital government strategy and innovation at the Western Cape Department of the Premier. Requires 3+ years middle management experience and a National Diploma or degree.
- Develop, implement and align digital government strategies, plans and policies.
- Research emerging technologies and lead innovation to improve policy development.
- Manage digital government projects to completion using WCG methodologies.
- Build partnerships with national, local, academic and government structures.
- Lead feedback campaigns to measure resident impact on digital initiatives.
- Required: National Diploma or B-Degree plus 3+ years middle management experience; project management knowledge; strong leadership and team-building skills.
- Based at Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, Cape Town. Closing date not stated in advert.
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Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree;
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience on a middle management level.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
- Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
- Knowledge and understanding of project management;
- Knowledge of operational management practices;
- Mentoring and coaching practices;
- National and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management, financial management and supply chain management;
- Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial);
- Provincial government functions and services;
- Statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service;
- Staff performance management system;
- Disciplinary and grievance procedure.
- Skills:
- Numeracy;
- Literacy;
- Computer Literacy;
- Language;
- Project Management;
- Accounting Finance and Audit.
- Other:
- Analytical;
- Benchmarking;
- Conceptual, interpretive and formulation;
- Diagnostic;
- Facilitation and process consultation;
- Influencing;
- Innovative problem-solving;
- Intervention design;
- Interviewing;
- Leadership;
- Listening;
- Mentoring and coaching;
- Motivation;
- Negotiation;
- Networking;
- Planning and organising;
- Presentation.
- Research | Team building and strong inter-personal.
Duties
- Support the development, implementation, and alignment of digital government strategies, implementation plans, and policies;
- Conduct technology research, and promote and showcase innovation in emerging technologies to inform and enhance policy development;
- Manage the delivery of digital government initiatives, ensuring completion in accordance with best practices and WCG project management methodologies;
- Foster collaboration by building and maintaining strong partnerships with national and local government structures, WCG departments, external agencies, Academia, and residents to support co- creation and digital government initiatives;
- Coordinate and lead feedback campaigns to collate resident impact on digital government initiatives.
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
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Enquiries
Ms. A Basha Tel No: (021) 483 2933
Notes from the department
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
- Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
- All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
- By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
- Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
- Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.
- Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214.
- For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
- Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 223 · open the PDF
POST 35/339: DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAM LEADER: IT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DOTP 100/2026 SALARY: R932 292 - R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree; A minimum of 3 years’ experience on a middle management level. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Knowledge and understanding of project management; Knowledge of operational management practices; Mentoring and coaching practices; National and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management, financial management and supply chain management; Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial); Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service; Staff performance management system; Disciplinary and grievance procedure. Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language; Project Management; Accounting Finance and Audit. Other: Analytical; Benchmarking; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic; Facilitation and process consultation; Influencing; Innovative problem-solving; Intervention design; Interviewing; Leadership; Listening; Mentoring and coaching; Motivation; Negotiation; Networking; Planning and organising; Presentation. Research | Team building and strong inter-personal. DUTIES: Support the development, implementation, and alignment of digital government strategies, implementation plans, and policies; Conduct technology research, and promote and showcase innovation in emerging technologies to inform and enhance policy development; Manage the delivery of digital government initiatives, ensuring completion in accordance with best practices and WCG project management methodologies; Foster collaboration by building and maintaining strong partnerships with national and local government structures, WCG departments, external agencies, Academia, and residents to support co- creation and digital government initiatives; Coordinate and lead feedback campaigns to collate resident impact on digital government initiatives. ENQUIRIES: Ms. A Basha Tel No: (021) 483 2933 NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.