DIRECTOR: DIGITAL ECONOMY STRATEGIC FORECASTING REF NO: DIRDESF Nature of Appointment: Permanent The purpose of the post is to manage and drive digital economy strategic forecasting and ICT policy indicators services in line with the mandate and strategic requirements of the department.

An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Economics / Econometrics / Public Administration / Developmental Studies / Business Administration / Statistics or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in ICT Policy Development environment at middle / senior managerial level. Skills / Competencies and Knowledge: At an advanced level in Strategy and Planning, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Change Management, Financial Management, Project Management. Technical Competencies: Quantitative Modelling, Econometrics, Predictive Analytics, Technological Foresight, Measurement of Digitalisation, Socio-Economic Impact Analysis, Digital Policy Development.

The successful candidate will manage and drive the development, review, and implementation of strategic frameworks and policies to advance the digital economy modelling and forecasting, ensuring alignment with national priorities, government policies, and global digital transformation trends. Conduct foresight and predictive analysis on emerging technologies, digital markets, and global digital economy trends to inform policy formulation and long-term planning. Manage and drive research initiatives and analytical studies that generate evidence to support digital economy policy development, regulatory frameworks, and strategic decision-making. Monitor and analyse developments in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, data economy, and digital platforms to assess their impact on economic growth and policy direction. Develop tools to measuring ICT access and use by household and individuals. Facilitate collaboration with government departments, industry stakeholders, research institutions, and international partners to strengthen digital economy initiatives and knowledge sharing. Manage and coordinate strategic programmes and projects related to digital economy forecasting, ensuring effective implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of initiatives. Develop and manage knowledge products, reports, and policy briefs on digital economy developments, and provide regular strategic reports to executive management and relevant governance structures. Provide strategic advice on the alignment of digital economy policies with national development plans, regional frameworks, and international digital governance standards. Contributing to key result areas such as project management, manage financial resources, driving change and operational excellence and manage compliance. Develop high-level presentations related to the duties at international, regional and national spheres on behalf of the department.

Ms N Sekele Tel No: (012) 427 8599, Ms N Khosa Tel No: (012) 427 8260, Mr M Cilo at 068 227 5029

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Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications obtained and other related documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources and will be subjected to verification by the South African Qualifications Authority. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must also provide an evaluation certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at own expense. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered further. Due to the anticipated large volume of responses, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. After the pre-entry assessments, an oral interview will be conducted. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). By responding to the advertisement, applicants consent to the collection, processing and storing of their Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Act No. 4 of 2013. Candidates will therefore be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct the verifications. Information will be used for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent, unless required by law. All applicants must declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and must disclose membership on Boards and directorships associated with. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The CVs submitted will be destroyed as legislated in the National Archives Act. In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the Department will retain your personal information only for audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide the requested information will result in your application not being considered further. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post(s). The successful candidate must disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests and sign an employment contract within one month from the date of assumption of duty. A Performance Agreement must be concluded and signed within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Note for applicants of SMS posts: Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/, prior to the finalization of the appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment, using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/05