{"id":32127,"date":"2026-03-17T14:02:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/chief-director-information-communication-technology-services-director-integrated-planning-research-reporting\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T14:02:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:02:42","slug":"chief-director-information-communication-technology-services-director-integrated-planning-research-reporting","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/chief-director-information-communication-technology-services-director-integrated-planning-research-reporting\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Director: Information Communication Technology Services \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Director: Integrated Planning, Research &amp; Reporting \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Director: Intersen \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Deputy Director: Organisational Transformation &amp; Special Programmes \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Assistant Director: Strategic Planning \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Assistant Director: Policy Co &#8211; Ordination \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Assistant Director: Risk Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>REQUIREMENTS\u00a0:<\/p>\n<p>\tAn NQF level 7 qualification in Information Communications Technology (ICT) as recognized by SAQA. A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8 and above) and experience in the ICT environment will be an added advantage.<br \/>\n\tMinimum of five (5) years\u2019 relevant experience at a senior managerial level. SMS Pre-Entry (Niemela) Certificate upon appointment. Valid driver\u2019s license (except for people with disability).<\/p>\n<p>DUTIES\u00a0:<\/p>\n<p>\tOversee the provision and management of information technology services by: Developing and implementing the department&#8217;s IT strategy to support education objectives. Ensuring effective management of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications across schools and administrative offices. Overseeing data security, privacy, and IT governance to comply with national regulations and standards.<br \/>\n\tManaging IT budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships, including SITA, to ensure optimal resource allocation. Facilitating digital transformation initiatives, including e-learning platforms, digital content, and connectivity for schools. Providing leadership and guidance to IT staff, fostering skills development and capacity building, including skill upgrade for all officials based on need.<br \/>\n\tMonitoring and evaluating technology projects to ensure alignment with educational goals and timely delivery. Supporting change management in the integration of new technologies within the education system. Collaborating with stakeholders such as SITA and other government agencies, educators, and technology partners to drive innovation.<br \/>\n\tEnsuring maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of IT services for the department. Oversee the provision and coordination of knowledge management services Oversee and manage the provision of records management service. Oversee and manage the provision of communication and publication services Oversee the resources (financial, human and physical) in the sub \u2013 branch.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za","_company_name":"Limpopo Department of Education","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"VISION: Excellence in provisioning of innovative quality basic education MISSION STATEMENT: To provide quality and innovative education programmes for learners across all grades","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[19],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-32127","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-limpopo","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/32127","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32127"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=32127"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=32127"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}