This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DIRECTOR: DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND MANAGEMENT
Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
- Reference number
- DIRDDFM
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (the all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, a medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules).
- Centre
- Pretoria, Hatfield
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate NQF level 7 / Degree in Finance / Economics / Business Management / Fund Management / Engineering or a relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Finance / Economics / Business Management / Fund Administration / Engineering or equivalent in the related field environment at middle / senior managerial level. Skills / Competencies And Knowledge: Strategic capability and leadership, government administrative processes, people management and empowerment, programme and project management, financial management, change management, innovation and problem-solving, critical thinking, fund management, financial planning and analysis, policy analysis and implementation, stakeholder engagement, relationship management and monitoring and evaluation.
Duties
The purpose of the post is to manage and provide oversight services for programmes to enhance universal access to support the achievement of the department’s strategic objectives. The successful candidate will manage and monitor the design and implementation of the digital development fund policies, programmes and models to enable the delivery of the Universal Services and Access Agency. Manage and facilitate funding projects that improve the necessary infrastructure for digital technologies for broadband networks, connectivity, data centres, smart city technologies, and technical startups. Support digital skills development programmes and support SMMEs of ICTs to improve productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness. Facilitate and support the establishment of funding models and schemes to enable access to universal services. Manage capital provision for startups and existing companies to develop digital technologies and infrastructure. Identify and select projects or companies that align with the fund’s objectives. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with technological companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and international organisations. Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, managing human resources, managing financial resources, driving change and operational excellence, and managing and ensuring compliance.
Where to send your application
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below. This link requires applicants to use a Google account. Applications must be submitted with two (2) attachments: 1. A Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from the DPSA website (Z83 editable) and 2. A recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. If either or all of these two attachments are not submitted, the applicant’s application will be disqualified. Each post advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialed and signed by the applicant.
Enquiries
Ms N Sekele +2712 427 8599, Ms N Khosa +2712 427 8260, Mr M Cilo +2712 427 8514
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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