Deputy Director-General: Digital Infrastrusture and Technologies needed at Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification and a postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority in in Engineering/ Technology/ Economics /Commerce or relevant field. An MBA/MBL or related Post Graduate Business Management qualification will be an added advantage.
• 8 Years of experience at a senior managerial level and the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on www.thensg.gov.za (submitted prior to appointment).
• An understanding of South Africa’s ICT, digital infrastructure, telecommunications and broadcasting industries; global ICT and digital transformation trends. Experience in the Management of big infrastructure programmes including development of business plans and proposals for investment. 

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and monitor the development and implementation of a robust policy framework, innovative strategic reforms and plans that govern and enable the delivery of rapid deployment operations programmes; digital infrastructure programmes; radio communication programmes; cybersecurity and internet governance services and broadband services and initiatives.
• Oversee review, development and implementation of regulatory framework to monitor policy implementation compliance and impact, lead the development and implementation of robust entity oversight mechanisms to monitor their performance, financial viability and sustainability and business impact, provide technical ICT and digital transformation expertise to shape department’s policy and participate in industry, regional and international ICT and related fields forums and ensure that South Africa remains a recognised policy contributor.
• Lead the delivery of the functional area strategic initiatives and programmes to drive the achievement of the strategic objectives, including investment partnership programmes, develop funding strategies and business cases for funding. Strategic functional leadership, manage human and financial resources, drive change and operational excellence and manage compliance.