The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is seeking an experienced executive leader for a five-year fixed-term contract at its Pretoria Head Office. This high-level position offers a competitive salary range of R2,783,486 to R4,175,230 per annum. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategically transforming SITA into a leading government ICT organization, ensuring compliance with corporate governance frameworks (PFMA, King IV), and driving organizational turnaround strategies. Key requirements include an NQF Level 8 qualification (Master’s preferred) in Business Management, ICT, or related engineering fields, plus 10+ years of senior management experience (5+ at executive level). The role demands expertise in financial planning, stakeholder engagement, policy implementation, and executive team leadership. Applications must include certified copies of ID, driver’s license, and qualifications. Apply via Affirmative Portfolios before 8 June 2025.
SALARY : R2 783 486 and R4 175 230
LOCATION : SITA Head Office (Pretoria)
EMPLOYMENT TERM : Five-year fixed term employment contract
PURPOSE OF THE JOB :
To strategically transform and effectively position SITA to be a lead Government ICT organisation that will enable
public sector service delivery within its mandate and to direct the development of long-term objectives, policies,
budgets and operating plans for SITA in order to achieve core business goals and build a customer focused
organisation to ensure overall viability and success.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :
• A minimum (NQF Level 8) qualification or relevant Qualification in Business Management, ICT Related
Engineering including Electrical Engineering, ICT/IT, or related field. All qualifications obtained outsider of
South Africa must be SAQA accredited at the behest and expense of the candidate.
• Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Business or areas above will be an added advantage
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience at a Senior Management level, of which five (5) years should be on
Executive Management level with experience of dealing with the Board of Directors or equivalent structure
of governance.
• Experience in the development and implementation of organisational turnaround- plans will be a distinct
advantage.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Oversee and input into strategic corporate risks and mitigating strategies and oversee successful
implementation thereof.
• Monitor changes within the statutory provisions and national standards to ensure strategic organizational
legal and regulatory compliance.
• Direct the necessary activities to ensure compliance with corporate governance – PFMA, King IIII and other
legislative provision.
• Accountability for all board contact and all fiduciary duties and responsibilities.
• Ongoing interaction with all relevant stakeholders. Oversee and finalize the development of financial plans
on an on-going basis, this includes revenue forecasting, fare pricing and fare collection practices.
• Develop long term Corporate Strategy and Intent, oversee implementation thereof, and corporate business
plan to achieve Organisational mandate.
• Develop and implement annual performance plan.
• Oversee the establishment and implementation of a customer-focused organisation
• Ensure strategic alignment of the organisation within the business in terms of vision, mission values,
ethics, policy, and governance.
• Ensure that all transformation components/requirements are met and aligned to the strategy in compliance
with the legislative shareholder and strategic requirements.
• Ensure that policies are implemented in the business to serve as the framework within which to operate.
• Ensure effective, efficient, and strategic execution of SITA strategy.
• Ensure that policies are implemented in the business to serve as the framework within which to operate.
• Carry the legal accountability as a statutory director for ensuring compliance in respect of fiduciary duties
and corporate governance, as a member of executive leadership.
• Serve as an executive director of the Board.
• Ensure sufficient funds are generated to ensure the long-term viability of SITA.
• Oversee the alignment of budgets with organisational strategic objectives.
• Oversight and reporting of operational expenditures.
• Ensure financial performance targets are set and achieved.
• Direct the capital expenditure budget needed for macro projects.
• Ensure financial performance and ensure statutory compliance.
• Approval of budget and expenditures.
• Lead and manage the EXCO team in the achievement of set organisational objectives and targets by
ensuring that the company is a high performing entity, and ensure that the values and ethical codes of
conduct of SITA must be displayed at all times.
• Ensure that the Executive team’s roles and responsibilities are clarified, performance objectives are set
and managed and conduct
• Executive performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective actions
where necessary.
• Ensure that an Executive succession plan is implemented.
• Build a pro-active environment where the Executive team can take responsibility for results.
• Manage strategic Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Ensure that Employment Equity targets are set and achieved.
• Ensure identification of critical skills essential for the sustainability of service delivery and the development
of succession plans.
• Give feedback to relevant stakeholders on bargaining councils, employee management headcount
related issues, legislature around people management-related requirements, consequence management,
feedback to labour the ministry, legislature, to relevant structures of government around the restructuring
of the organisation and its impact on government.
Should you wish to apply for the position use the following links:
SITA Website; Affirmative Portfolios Website, Social media platforms; Twitter; Facebook and Linked-In.
NB: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY CERTIFIED COPIES OF IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT;
DRIVER’S LICENSE AND QUALIFICATIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE
DISQUALIFICATION.
Applications can be directed to: https://affirmativeportfolios.co.za/sita/
Telephonic enquiries: Mr Eugene Geldenhuys (011 883 5035; Cell 066 4198654)
Email enquiries\: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: 8 JUNE 2025 (16:00)
________________________________________________________
Connect with Us on Social Media:
Stay inspired, stay informed—follow us for the latest Learnerships!
- WhatsApp: Join Now
- Facebook Page: Careerup.co.za Page
- LinkedIn: Careerup.co.za Page
#careerup #careerups #Learnership #SA #jobs #youth #careertips #careergrowth