Government Information Technology Officer (Gito) vacancy at Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities - PSV Circular 36 of 2026

INTRODUCTION

Government job seekers, take note: Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has advertised a Government Information Technology Officer (Gito) post with a closing date of 23 October 2026 at 16:00.

The advertised package is R1 317 384 a year (Level 13), fully inclusive remuneration package. This post was published in Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, issued on 09 October 2026.

Job title	Government Information Technology Officer (Gito)
Department	Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Reference number	DWYPD/017/2026
Salary	R1 317 384 a year (Level 13), fully inclusive remuneration package
Centre / location	Pretoria
Province	Gauteng
Closing date	23 October 2026 at 16:00
Circular	PSV Circular 36 of 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

This vacancy forms part of Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (Re-Advertisement). It carries the reference number DWYPD/017/2026, and the successful candidate will work from Pretoria.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Here is what the job involves day to day:

ICT Strategy, Government and Digital Transformation: Drive the development of departmental technology standards, governance processes and performance metrics to ensure ICT delivers value to the department.
Develop the ICT plan linked to the MTEF to prioritise ICT initiatives supporting the departmental strategic plan.
Develop strategic IT plans that satisfy the current and ongoing needs of the organisation's business strategy and current and future capabilities.
Introduce innovative methods and approaches to digitalise the department services.
Develop and monitor the implementation of ICT policies, processes and procedures to ensure adherence to DPSA/Government-wide ICT prescripts customised according to departmental requirements.
ICT Solution Delivery (Build): Analysis, design, and development of ICT solutions.
Interoperability and integration of ICT systems.
Establish Secure ICT systems, services, and infrastructure.
Testing and quality assurance of ICT solutions.
Applications development.
ICT Operations and Services Management (Run): Develop and define the IT Service Management policy to implement and manage the quality of ICT Services that meets business needs and serves as the ICT functional commitment to the departments.
Develop the ICT operational plan to reflect how the department intends to implement the Start plan over the financial year.
Manage the optimal functioning of ICT service management operations and end-user support.
Manage ICT infrastructure, data centre and support services.
Mange the provision of ICT Security Operations and Compliance.
Oversee and direct day- to-day activities of the departmental ICT function, ensuring that systems, services, and infrastructure work reliably and securely in line with the ITSM policy.
Manage, ICT contracts and service level agreements with service provider: Manage all ICT- related business risks, including security and cyber security.
(mitigated and audited regularly).
Enable the department to achieve its strategic mandate (current and future capabilities) and objectives by aligning business, and IT plans.
Enable the department to achieve all ICT investments' predetermined value and benefits.
Manage financial, human resources, business plans, and reporting processes.
Manage the departmental ICT assets.
Optimise expenditure and eliminate duplication of ICT solutions and associated technologies.
Manage Business Agreements (BA) and Services Level Agreements with SITA and/or other IT goods and Service Suppliers.
Represent the interest of the relevant departments to the GITO Council.

REQUIREMENTS

Make sure you tick every box below before you apply:

Appropriate degree (NQF level 7) qualifications as recognised by SAQA in Information Technology / Computer Science / IT Engineering or related field.
The following or other related Certificate will be an added advantage.
CGEIT.
CRISC/ CISM/ CISA.
TOGAF.
COBIT.
ITIL.
ISO 38500;31000;27000; and King IV.
Certificate of successful completion of National School of Government's SMS Pre-Entry programme prior appointment.
At least Five (5) years' experience at (MMS) Middle / senior managerial level in Information Management. /Information Technology: Progressive leadership and management.
Corporate Governance and Governance of ICT.
Project Management.
Supplier Management.
Stakeholder Management.
Apply prescripts and protocols, including ICT, in Public Administration and Written and verbal communication on an executive level.
Knowledge of: IT governance framework.
SITA Act.
HR regularity framework in the Public Service.
Skills: Strategic capability and leadership.
Financial management; project and programme management.
Change management.
Knowledge management.
Customer relations management.
People management and empowerment.
Negotiation and facilitation.
Advanced verbal and written communication.
Problem solving.
Honesty and integrity.
Personal Attributes.
Analytical thinking.
Innovative and creative.
Ability to work under stressful situations.
Solution oriented- ability to design ideas without a group.
Highly motivated.

HOW TO APPLY

Download the NEW Z83 form from the DPSA website and complete it in full.
Prepare a detailed CV with your qualifications, experience and contact details.
Write the reference number DWYPD/017/2026 on your application.
Submit as instructed: Recruitment02@dwypd.gov.za Applicants are urged to choose/ utilise one of the methods provided below: you may forward your application, quoting reference, addressed to: The Director-General, Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Private Bag X931, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered to 268 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st floor, Pretoria CBD. Another option is to submit application through email as a single scanned document/one PDF attachment to the email addresses specified for each position (kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15mb). General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Mr Amukelani Misunwa Tel No: (012) 359 0240/ Mr Joseph Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 359 0238
Make sure your application reaches the department by 23 October 2026 at 16:00.

Enquiries: Mr Mbhazima Shiviti Tel No: (012) 359 0262

Important notes:

Use the new Z83 form with a detailed CV. Old forms may lead to disqualification.
Late applications are not considered, so submit before the closing time.
Foreign qualifications must be supported by a SAQA evaluation report.
Expect personnel suitability checks such as criminal, qualification and employment verification.

TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION

Make sure your contact details on the Z83 and CV are current, with a working cellphone number and email address.
Do not wait for the last day. Servers slow down near the closing date, and late applications are not considered.
Check your email and phone regularly after the closing date. Departments only contact shortlisted candidates.
Match your CV to the requirements above. Show the exact qualification, years of experience and skills that are listed.
Posts at senior management level (Level 13 and above) require the SMS pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (Nyukela programme), so confirm you qualify before you apply.

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Government Information Technology Officer | Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (Pretoria)