Deputy Director: IT Systems

About

The City of Johannesburg Health Department seeks a Deputy Director: IT Systems in the Integrated Health Policy, Planning & Research branch. The role directs and manages IT systems and eHealth infrastructure development, maintenance, implementation, training and change management for the department. Salary: R67 075.52 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) Terms of service: Permanent Reference: 093/2026 Duty station: Central

How to apply

Only online applications will be considered. Apply through https://share.hsforms.com/1kER7FKeBQ82BNvqtArXqcA469tl and complete the online job application form, attaching relevant updated certified qualifications/certificates, ID and CV. Applicants may be required to provide proof of original documents during selection; provide a brief description of relevant work experience, professional-body membership number and expiry date where applicable, and an employee number if applying internally.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of appropriate IT-related strategies, business plans and health strategic imperatives of the Municipality;
• Manage the implementation of IT and other systems in Health, including innovative eHealth Technologies that encompass electronic information record system(s);
• Manage and monitor the ongoing operational running of IT and other systems in Health, including innovative eHealth Technologies that encompass electronic information record system(s);
• Manage and monitor the ongoing operational running of IT and other systems in Health, including innovative eHealth Technologies that encompass electronic information record system(s);
• Lead and direct staff within the Sub-Unit so that they are able to achieve the objectives set for them, as well as defining/adjusting the role boundaries, workflow processes and job design against laid down service delivery requirements;
• Perform general duties and render support to the executive management;
• To promote accountability of employees and organizations in using resources and ensuring that implementation of objectives is met. To achieve required compliance by management unit to City PMS policy and other prescripts.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus a Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems (Information and Communication Technology) or any related qualification (NQF level 7);
• 8 year’s work experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory/managerial capacity;
• Three (3) years’ experience Project Management/Project Officer/ITSupport position;
• Experience in Information Technology within the healthcare sector will be an added advantage.
• Valid Driver’s license;
• Advanced Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
• Good communication skills;
• Coordinating skills;
• Problem solving/troubleshooting;
• Analytical thinking;
• Teamwork;
• Relationship management;
• Ability to translate complex ideas for non-tech staff/clients.
• Knowledge of Project Management Professional or Programme Management Professional or Prince 2 Practitioner or Prince 2 Programme Management Practitioner;
• Knowledge of servers, databases, desktops/laptops, PCs, peripherals, networks and the corporate web computing environment;