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ICT Steering Committee Chairperson
3-Year contract)
Closes Friday 13 November 2026 at 16:00
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A three-year contract to lead an ICT Steering Committee and advise the Accounting Officer on ICT governance, strategy and projects. Suits senior ICT leaders with public sector experience.
- Lead the ICT Steering Committee and chair its meetings, including setting the agenda.
- Advise the Accounting Officer on ICT strategy, enterprise architecture, ICT budgets and major ICT projects under the PFMA.
- Oversee cybersecurity, information security, POPIA compliance and service level agreements.
- Must have an NQF level 9 qualification in ICT or Computer Science, or an equivalent ICT qualification.
- Must have at least ten years of senior management or executive leadership experience in ICT, preferably including the South African public sector.
- Based in Pretoria. Salary is in accordance with National Treasury rates. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- An NQF level 9 qualification in any of the following fields:
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Computer Science, or an equivalent qualification with expertise in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in senior management or executive leadership in ICT, with a portion of this experience preferably within the South African public sector.
- Demonstrated expertise in ICT governance, strategy development, enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and the management of large-scale ICT projects.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the South African ICT regulatory and policy landscape.
- Professional membership and good standing status in relevant bodies is an added advantage.
- In-depth knowledge of the PFMA and the Treasury Regulations, as well as other governing prescripts.
- Exhibit independence of mind in deliberations and be proactive in advising the Accounting Officer.
- Applicants may not be in the employment of the Department and must have no business or personal relationship with the Department.
Duties
- The Chairperson will be responsible for leading the Committee in advising the Accounting Officer in fulfilling their statutory responsibilities in terms of the Public Finance Management Act and other relevant prescripts as they relate to the following key areas:
- ICT Governance and Strategy:
- Leading the Committee in overseeing the development, implementation, and monitoring of the ICT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives.
- ICT Investment and Resource Management:
- Chairing the review and recommendation of the ICT budget, overseeing major ICT capital projects, ensuring value for money, and monitoring expenditure in line with PFMA and National Treasury requirements.
- Project and Portfolio Management:
- Providing leadership in the oversight of the prioritisation, execution, and delivery of all ICT projects, with a focus on project governance, risk management, and benefits realisation.
- Cybersecurity and Information Security:
- Steering the Committee’s oversight of robust cybersecurity and information security measures, including compliance with POPIA, MISS, and the National Cybersecurity Policy Framework, and managing ICT-related risks.
- Service Delivery and Digital Transformation:
- Guiding the Committee’s monitoring of ICT service performance and reliability, championing digital transformation initiatives to improve service delivery, and overseeing the management of service level agreements (SLAs).
- Compliance and Legislative Alignment:
- Ensuring the Committee’s oversight of the ICT environment complies with all relevant legislation, including the PFMA, SITA Act, ECT Act, and POPIA, as well as applicable National Treasury regulations and minimum ICT standards.
- In addition to the above, the Chairperson will be responsible for:
- Setting the agenda for Committee meetings.
- Chairing all Committee meetings, ensuring constructive dialogue and effective decision-making.
- Representing the Committee’s views and recommendations to the Accounting Officer.
- Acting as the primary liaison between the Committee, the Accounting Officer, and the Audit and Risk Management Committee on ICT governance matters.
How to apply
Applications should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. You can email your application to Quoting the relevant reference number to: ICTSCChairperson@dee.gov.za
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Enquiries
Mr Shuping Tel No: (012) 406 7711
Notes from the department
- NB:
- Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received after the closing date, will not be considered.
- The requirements stated on the advertised posts are minimum inherent requirements; therefore, the criteria for shortlisting will depend on the proficiency of the applications received.
- The Department reserves the right to determine suitable candidate(s) during the selection process.
- Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance.
- Due to the larger number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
- Applicants who have not been contacted during this period may regard their applications as unsuccessful.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 12 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/07: ICT STEERING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON (3-Year contract) SALARY: In accordance with National Treasury rates CENTRE: Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: An NQF level 9 qualification in any of the following fields: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Computer Science, or an equivalent qualification with expertise in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in senior management or executive leadership in ICT, with a portion of this experience preferably within the South African public sector. Demonstrated expertise in ICT governance, strategy development, enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and the management of large-scale ICT projects. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the South African ICT regulatory and policy landscape. Professional membership and good standing status in relevant bodies is an added advantage. In-depth knowledge of the PFMA and the Treasury Regulations, as well as other governing prescripts. Exhibit independence of mind in deliberations and be proactive in advising the Accounting Officer. Applicants may not be in the employment of the Department and must have no business or personal relationship with the Department. DUTIES: The Chairperson will be responsible for leading the Committee in advising the Accounting Officer in fulfilling their statutory responsibilities in terms of the Public Finance Management Act and other relevant prescripts as they relate to the following key areas: ICT Governance and Strategy: Leading the Committee in overseeing the development, implementation, and monitoring of the ICT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives. ICT Investment and Resource Management: Chairing the review and recommendation of the ICT budget, overseeing major ICT capital projects, ensuring value for money, and monitoring expenditure in line with PFMA and National Treasury requirements. Project and Portfolio Management: Providing leadership in the oversight of the prioritisation, execution, and delivery of all ICT projects, with a focus on project governance, risk management, and benefits realisation. Cybersecurity and Information Security: Steering the Committee’s oversight of robust cybersecurity and information security measures, including compliance with POPIA, MISS, and the National Cybersecurity Policy Framework, and managing ICT-related risks. Service Delivery and Digital Transformation: Guiding the Committee’s monitoring of ICT service performance and reliability, championing digital transformation initiatives to improve service delivery, and overseeing the management of service level agreements (SLAs). Compliance and Legislative Alignment: Ensuring the Committee’s oversight of the ICT environment complies with all relevant legislation, including the PFMA, SITA Act, ECT Act, and POPIA, as well as applicable National Treasury regulations and minimum ICT standards. In addition to the above, the Chairperson will be responsible for: Setting the agenda for Committee meetings. Chairing all Committee meetings, ensuring constructive dialogue and effective decision-making. Representing the Committee’s views and recommendations to the Accounting Officer. Acting as the primary liaison between the Committee, the Accounting Officer, and the Audit and Risk Management Committee on ICT governance matters. ENQUIRIES: Mr Shuping Tel No: (012) 406 7711