Gautrain Management Agency Vacancies

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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Key Outcomes:
•    Operationalisation of the organisational strategy across all business units in the Gautrain Management Agency.
•    Overseeing integrated operational efficiency that enables high performance, and sustainable service delivery through organisational integrity, strong governance, compliance, risk management, and assurance practices.
•    Overseeing the assurance over the Gautrain PPP to ensure the achievement of the Project objectives and the protection of the interests of the Gauteng Province.
•    Supporting the CEO and the Board of Directors with operational insight, and strategic advice on operational matters.
•    Operationalisation of intragovernmental and/or intergovernmental mandates that are delegated to the Gautrain Management Agency. 
•    Operational performance management, evaluation, and reporting on the GMA.
•    Overseeing key stakeholder management and collaboration.
 

Key Performance Areas: 
•    Execution of the Organisational Strategic Outcomes & Annual Performance Plan
•    Operational Oversight & Service Delivery
•    Gautrain PPP Contract Management and Oversight 
•    Governance, Compliance, Risk, and Ethics Management
•    Stakeholder Management & Communication
•    Organisational Performance Management  
•    GMA Strategic Capacitation
•    Management of Intragovernmental/Intergovernmental Mandates
•    Financial Oversight and Operational Cost Management
 

Key Performance Areas and Key Activities/Key Performance Indicators

a)    Execution of the Organisational Strategic Outcomes & Annual Performance Plan

•  Provide executive leadership to translate strategy into executable organisational programmes.
•    Align cross-functional delivery to ensure Executive-led business units operate cohesively toward strategic goals.
•    Provide strategic oversight of programme and project implementation, ensuring alignment with CEO and Board expectations.
•    Build organisational readiness and resilience by anticipating and addressing capability gaps and operational constraints.
•    Facilitate strategic reporting and organisational insights for the CEO and Board to support informed decision-making.
•    Lead strategic collaboration with external partners to unlock dependencies and support execution.

b)    Operational Oversight & Service Delivery    

•    Provide executive direction to Executive-led operational functions to ensure cohesive, integrated organisational service delivery.
•    Ensure operational alignment with shareholder, concession, regulatory and contractual obligations to safeguard institutional performance.
•    Strengthen organisational operating rhythms and cross-functional coordination mechanisms to improve execution and accountability.
•    Provide strategic oversight of service delivery performance across all functions, enabling timely strategic interventions.
•    Champion operational excellence and promote continuous improvement across all service delivery units.
•    Strategically strengthen the communication channels to support unified, effective operational decision-making across all executive leadership levels.
•    Strategically foster cross-functional integration to optimise organisational planning, reporting and operational outcomes.
•    Lead strategic resolution of operational barriers and emerging constraints to maintain continuity and service quality on the system.

c)    Gautrain PPP Contract Management and Oversight 

•    Provide executive leadership over the commercial strategy to optimise enterprise value within system.
•    Oversee strategic oversight and compliance with the Gautrain Concession Agreement.
•    Strengthen commercial governance and contract management practices across the organisation and the gautrain system.
•    Lead strategic resolution of commercial disputes and claims to safeguard institutional interests.
•    Build proactive dispute mitigation and case management capability across the organisation.
•    Strengthen commercial insight and decision-making at executive level to support strategic outcomes.
•    Advance strategic partnerships that enhance commercial outcomes and institutional leverage.
•    Provide strategic assurance on commercial risks and financial exposure.

d)    Governance, Compliance, Risk, and Ethics Management

•    Oversee and strengthen organisational governance frameworks and executive accountability across Executive-led functions.
•    Provide executive oversight of statutory, regulatory, and governance reporting obligations.
•    Lead the enterprise risk management agenda through active oversight of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
•    Provide strategic assurance through oversight of internal and external audit processes.
•    Champion enterprise-wide compliance with internal controls, legislative mandates, and governance frameworks.
•    Enable executive visibility on governance, compliance, and risk matters through high-quality reporting and insight.
•    Drive integration of governance, risk, and compliance practices across operational functions.
•    Promote ethical conduct and organisational integrity at all leadership levels.
•    Oversee and promote ethical conduct, collaboration, and innovation across the organisation.
•    Oversee and provide guidance on all legal and contracts management disputes matters.

E)    GMA Strategic Capacitation     

•    Provide executive direction to all Business Units to build strong, accountable, high-performing leadership teams.
•    Oversee executive-level performance expectations and reinforce accountability systems.
•    Oversee and lead succession planning, talent pipelines, and future capability readiness.
•    Oversee organisation-wide talent, structures, and competencies aligned with strategic priorities.
•    Oversee and guide the adoption of new systems, structures and strategic changes across organisation.
•    Oversee the engagement of government, regulators and partners to enhance long-term workforce capability.
•    Overseeing sound HC governance, compliance, and management of workforce-related risks.

f)    Stakeholder Management & Communication

•    Provide strategic leadership in building and maintaining high-value stakeholder relationships across the GMA, government and external partners.
•    Oversee and strengthen executive-level communication channels to support organisational alignment and informed decision-making.
•    Oversee and guide internal and external communication strategies to ensure consistent and strategic organisational messaging.
•    Represent the organisation in key government structures, forums, and strategic engagements to advance institutional interests.
•    Oversee organisational reputation and stakeholder confidence through transparent, proactive engagement practices.
•    Strengthen stakeholder insight and feedback mechanisms to inform strategic planning and service delivery improvements.
•    Promote integrated stakeholder management across Executive-level portfolios to ensure coherence and alignment in messaging.
•    Provide executive assurance on stakeholder-related risks, ensuring issues are identified early and mitigated effectively.

g)    Organisational Performance Management  

•    Provide executive leadership to strengthen organisation-wide performance monitoring systems.
•    Ensure high-quality, timely, and decision-ready reporting to the CEO, MANCO, and Board.
•    Institutionalise high level organisation wide performance driven culture.
•    Strengthen performance data integrity and organisational insight capabilities.
•    Oversee alignment of business units performance outputs with strategic and APP commitments.
•    Enable forward-looking organisational performance through risk-informed reporting.
•    Champion operational excellence and organisational discipline to reinforce a culture of high performance.

h)    Management of Intragovernmental/Intergovernmental Mandates

•    Provide executive leadership over the development and implementation of intragovernmental and/or intergovernmental mandates in accordance with the GMA Act, GTI Act, and the GMA’s policy framework.
•    Lead strategic resolution of contractual disputes and claims to safeguard institutional interests.
•    Provide executive leadership over the development of statutory and other appropriate reporting.

i)    Financial Oversight and Operational Management    

•    Oversee and provide executive oversight to ensure operational delivery is aligned with approved financial parameters and cost disciplines.
•    Oversee and monitor cost drivers across operations and programmes, identifying systemic pressures and enabling timely corrective action.
•    Champion a culture of cost consciousness and value optimisation across Executive‑led functions.
•    Oversee and guide management decisions to balance financial sustainability with service delivery imperatives.
•    Support the CEO and Board with insight on operational cost trends and financial performance risks.
•    Oversee alignment between operational plans, workforce requirements, and the approved annual budget and MTEF.
•    Oversee the Executive-led contributions to the budgeting process to ensure coherence and strategic prioritisation.
•    Provide assurance that major initiatives are appropriately funded before implementation.
•    Collaborate with the CFO in translating strategic priorities into resource‑aligned operational plans.
•    Ensure organisational readiness to execute approved budgets effectively.

j)    Project and Portfolio Performance Oversight

•    Oversee and monitor portfolio performance against agreed scope, time, cost, and quality parameters at an aggregate level. 
•    Oversee timely resolution of material deviations, risks, and systemic delivery constraints to MANCO and the Board.
•    Oversee and drive corrective executive interventions where projects or programmes threaten portfolio outcomes.
•    Oversee the consistency of performance reporting across all projects. 
•    Oversee and promote a culture of disciplined delivery and accountability across project sponsors and owners.

Qualifications    

Minimum: 
A SAQA-recognised Honour’s Degree or Post-graduate qualification at NQF Level 8 in any of the following disciplines:

• Engineering and/or the Built Environment, Commerce,
• Finance, Accounting
• Business Administration
• Transport Economics

Project Management with accredited professional Certification or registration with a recognised professional body as applicable to the qualification above.    

Ideal: 
Master’s Degree or NQF Level 9 and above qualification in any of the following as an added advantage:
•    Engineering and the Built Environment 
•    Management Studies
•    Financial Management
•    Financial Accounting
•    Project Management 
•    Business Administration
•    Commerce
•    Transport Economics

Experience:
Minimum: 
Ten (10) years’ relevant management experience, of which at least five (5) years must be at a senior management level, is required. This must include the following:
•    Executive or senior management responsibility within a complex, multi disciplinary organization.
•    Oversight of operations, programmes, and organisational performance
•    Exposure to governance structures, executive committees, and Board or oversight bodies
•    Strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring within a regulated or public sector environment or Public Private Partnerships
•    Management of stakeholders, institutional relationships, and inter governmental engagements
•    Risk management, compliance, and assurance processes.
•    Management of complex programme, portfolio and projects
•    Intergovernmental relations     

Ideal: 
•    15 years’ relevant senior management experience 
•    Practical exposure in Passenger operations rail 
•    Practical exposure to PPP contracting

Training:
Minimum: 
•    Financial Management
•    Contract Law and Management
•    Strategic Management 
•    Project Management
•    People Management    

Ideal: 
•    PFMA,  Financial policies, procedures and legislation
•    Relevant regulations, practice notes and legislation pertaining to Financial Management

Knowledge:   
•    Knowledge and understanding of Financial Management within a PPP Environment or Public Sector
•    Strategic Management
•    Knowledge in Financial Management.
•    Some knowledge of management of stakeholders and partnership 
•    Exposure to Board and Board committees Meetings
•    Contract management and services legal agreements administration

Core Competencies (Compulsory)
•    Professional and Ethical Behaviour
•    Personal Effectiveness
•    Customer Centricity
•    Teamwork and Collaboration
•    Digital Astuteness
•    Lifelong Learning
•    Effective Communication

Job Specific Competencies (Compulsory)
•    Analysis and Innovative Problem Solving
•    Programme and Project Management
•    Data Driven Decision Making
•    Achievement Orientation
•    Relationship Building and Networking

Technical Competencies
•    Business Perspective
•    Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards
•    Cooperate Governance 
•    Risk Management
•    Accounting and Reporting
•    Financial and Management Accounting
•    Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting
•    Financial Policy Development, Interpretation and Application
•    Financial Systems, Processes and Technology
•    Auditing
•    Concern for Safety
•    Administration Management
•    Information Gathering and Processing
•    Negotiations, Conflict Management and Resolutions
•    Monitoring and Evaluation
•    Information Management
•    Records and Information Management
•    Using Financial Information
•    Writing Skills
•    Human Resources Management
•    Fostering Learning 
•    Job Analysis and design
•    Commercial and contract management
•    Diversity Management
•    Brand Management
•    Using information technology
•    Industry & Market Insights
•    Capacity Management
•    Demand Management

Leading Competencies
•    Strategic Thinking and Execution
•    Directing and Inspiring Others 
•    Team Leadership
•    Resource Management
•    Coaching and Mentoring Others 
•    Change Leadership 
•    Institutional performance management and accountability 

Specialization Competencies
•    Strategic Thinking and Execution
•    Market and Competitor Awareness
•    Thought leadership
•    Resource Planning
•    Coaching and Mentoring Others 
•    Change Influencer
•    Institutional performance management and accountability 

It is further required for the incumbent of the post to be willing to work long hours and during weekends should a need arise.

Internal Relationships (to the GMA):
•    CEO
•    GMA Board and its Committees
•    GMA MANCO
•    GMA Staff

External Relationships (with departments and other key parties):
•    MEC responsible for Transport in Gauteng
•    HoD responsible for Transport in Gauteng 
•    Gauteng Provincial Government National and Provincial Treasury
•    National and Provincial Transport Departments;
•    Relevant government Committees
•    Concessionaire
•    Auditor General
•    All Transport-related authorities, agencies, and departments at National, Provincial, and local government
•    National and Provincial Treasuries
•    Local Authorities (Municipalities)
•    SALGA
•    External Role Players and Stakeholders
•    Transport industry and operators
•    MEC’s and HoD’s of other Gauteng Provincial Government Departments and Entities
•    MEC’s and HoD’s of other Provinces responsible for Transport
•    Office of the Premier

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Senior Enterprise Architect

Key Job Purpose:

• Lead and manage the enterprise architecture team, providing strategic direction, technical leadership, and mentorship. Ensure the architecture function delivers value by aligning IT systems and infrastructure with business objectives, driving innovation, and maintaining architectural standards across the organisation.

Key Performance Areas:

• Effective leadership and development of the enterprise architecture team
• Delivery of a holistic, business-aligned enterprise architecture
• Consistent application of architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices
• Strategic alignment of IT and business objectives
• Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

a). Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop enterprise architects and specialists within the team
• Set clear goals, expectations, and performance standards
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement

b). Strategic Architecture Direction

• Define and communicate the enterprise architecture vision and roadmap
• Ensure alignment with organisational strategy and business needs
• Oversee the development and maintenance of architecture frameworks and reference models

c). Architecture Governance & Standards

• Establish and enforce architecture standards, policies, and best practices
• Chair architecture review boards and ensure compliance with governance processes
• Monitor and report on architecture effectiveness and value delivery

d). Solution Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Provide guidance and oversight for solution design and integration
• Review and approve major architectural decisions and designs
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture

e). Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners
• Communicate architectural concepts and value to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and knowledge sharing

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENTS

Generic Competencies:

• Strategic acumen
• Analytical

Technical Competencies

• Digital transformation frameworks and methodologies
• Business architecture, process design, and capability modelling
• Data architecture, governance, and integration
• Security architecture and risk management
• Technology architecture and infrastructure design
• Solution and systems design
• Cloud architecture and integration
• Application and technology design
• IT governance and compliance (e.g., KING IV)

Professional Skills

• Team leadership and people development
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and decision making
• Mentorship and capability building

Qualification and Experience:

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• Certification in Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF), or related discipline

Ideal:

• Postgraduate qualification in IT or Business
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in business architecture, data architecture, security architecture, and technology architecture
• 6+ years’ experience in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, or related technical leadership roles

Training:

• EA Certification
• Project Management certification
• Database management

Ideal

• COBIT Practitioner
• Basic Financial Accounting

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of various enterprise architecture frameworks
• Profound knowledge of computer languages such as C++, Basic. Net, Java, and HTML is very important.
• Good knowledge of operating systems (e.g. Mac OS X, Windows and Linux) and application servers
• Strong business and analytical thinking skills: He/she must be able to understand the business aspect of the job.
• Analyse and identify the profitability of an IT system before proposing it
• Able to assist business managers in selecting and installing cost effective systems
• Project Management Skills: He/she must have good project management ability. He/she must be able to schedule projects and monitor their implementation
• Time Management Skills: An enterprise architect must be very time conscious. Projects always come with time frame; therefore, an enterprise architect must be able to finish projects before deadlines.
• Ability to manage a team
• Attention to detail, and
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with IT staff, business users and executives.
• Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies
• IT Governance (KING IV)
• Proficient in Microsoft and other applicable software applications
• Management principles
• Ability to work with Office Applications, ERP Software and Communications Systems
• Good general knowledge and understanding of IT environments, technologies and associated products

Core Competencies (Compulsory)

• Professional and Ethical Behaviour
• Personal Effectiveness
• Customer Centricity
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Digital Astuteness
• Lifelong Learning
• Effective Communication

Job-Specific Competencies (Compulsory)

• Analysis and Innovative Problem Solving
• Programme and Project Management
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Achievement Orientation
• Relationship Building and Networking

Technical Competencies

• Business Perspective
• Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards
• Cooperative Governance
• Risk Management
• Accounting and Reporting
• Financial and Management Accounting
• Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting
• Financial Policy Development, Interpretation and Application
• Financial Systems, Processes and Technology
• Auditing
• Concern for Safety
• Administration Management
• Information Gathering and Processing
• Negotiations, Conflict Management and Resolutions
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Information Management
• Records and Information Management
• Using Financial Information
• Writing Skills
• Human Resources Management
• Fostering Learning
• Job Analysis and design
• Commercial and contract management
• Diversity Management
• Brand Management
• Using information technology
• Industry & Market Insights
• Capacity Management
• Demand Management 

Leading Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Execution
• Directing and Inspiring Others
• Team Leadership
• Resource Management
• Coaching and Mentoring Others
• Change Leadership
• Institutional performance management and accountability

Specialisation Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Execution
• Market and Competitor Awareness
• Thought leadership
• Resource Planning
• Coaching and Mentoring Others
• Change Influencer
• Institutional performance management and accountability

KEY RELATIONSHIP INTERFACES

Internal Relationships (to the GMA Group):

• GMA: CEO
• GMA: COO
• Senior and Executive Management
• Unit heads
• Board

External Relationships (with departments and other key parties):

• Stakeholders
• Service Providers
• Data providers
• Other government departments

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DLTC Management Representative

INTERNAL JOB ADVERTISEMENT

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

GMA is looking for 3x Management Representatives to manage the daily operations of various DLTC’s.
The purpose of the Management Representative role is to manage daily operations of a DLTC and ensure compliance as per the National Road Traffic Act.
PREFERRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

National Diploma (NQF 6)
Registered as examiner for driving licenses
1 year experience as Examiner for driving licenses (2 years or more will be advantageous)
No criminal record
Valid driver’s license
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA

Day to day management of the DLTC
Ensure compliance to relevant Acts, Regulations and Procedure manuals
Management of availability of Slots vs Examiner diaries.
Provision of daily reports to management
Management of Examiners and other DLTC personnel
Proper handling of Face Value Documents at the DLTC
Ensure that any applicable documents are handled accordingly in terms of the National Road Traffic Act
Ensure that tests are conducted in terms of the National Road Traffic Act
Monitoring of Fraud and Corruption, and reporting of all unlawful activities.
Ensure effective revenue collection
Management of operational reports
Leave management of subordinates
Coaching and mentoring of the DLTC employees
DETAILED KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Day to day management of the DLTC

All forms in the DLTC must be as prescribed in schedule 2 and comply with NRTA and regulations

Ensure slots are opened every month end for the following month

Engagement with the Department of Roads and Transport to resolve DLTC related queries

Management of Face Value Documents

Ensure that cashiers remove FVD’s from the printer tray when leaving the workstation

Cashiers to return all cancelled and misprinted FVD’s through the prescribed form

Cashiers to log out of Natis when leaving their workstations

Balance daily CD and RD323 with POS receipts and forward to finance

Ensure that driving license cards status are updated on the NaTIS

Submit monthly report of all cards that could not be printed for the previous month and reasons thereof

Submit monthly report of queries resolved/unresolved with POE

Management of leave for the DLTC staff

Compliance

Ensure that the DLTC complies with the minimum requirements for retention of registration and grading in terms of Regulation 92 of the National Road Traffic Act 93/1996

Ensure that all tests are conducted as prescribed

Ensure compliance with company’s policies, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures

Customer Relations

Ensure high levels of customer experience

Attend to customer queries efficiently and promptly

Provide feedback on queries from applicants as soon as possible

Escalate queries requiring the department’s intervention as soon as possible

Monitoring of Fraud and Corruption, and reporting of all unlawful activities:

Implement systems, processes and control to prevent fraud and corruptions

Prepare detail reports and documentary evidence of irregular finding detected

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of e-NaTIS system and transactions
Knowledge of National Road Traffic Act and Regulations
Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
Knowledge of Transport Policies and Standards
Computer literacy
CRITICAL/CORE COMPETENCIES

Effective Communication
Problem Solving
Customer Service
Quality management
Customer focused
Honesty and integrity
Management skills
ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

Decision making
Team worker
Able to create clarity for others
Cost conscious
Responsive
Credible
Analytical thinking
Business performance management
Proactive and resourceful
NB: Appointed applicants will be deployed at various GMA DLTC’s

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DLTC Trainee Examiner

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL JOB ADVERTISEMENT

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

GMA is looking for 18x Trainee Examiners for various DLTC’s.

The purpose of the examiner role is to ensure that driving license and professional driving permit tests are conducted in accordance with the National Road Traffic Act and other applicable Act

PREFERRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Grade 12 Certificate

National Diploma (NQF 6)

No criminal record

Valid driver’s license

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Ensure that tests are conducted in terms of the National Road Traffic Act

Ensure that tests are captured on NaTIS

Collect payments when required

Ensure that renewals of driving licenses and PrDP’s are conducted as prescribed

File documentation as prescribed

Monitoring of Fraud and Corruption, and reporting of all unlawful activities

DETAILED KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Ensure that applicable documents are handled accordingly in terms of the National Road Traffic Act:

Checks that documentation submitted for driving licenses and professional driver permit applications are correct.

Ensure correct completion of the prescribed forms (e.g. DL1, PD1, LL1 etc.)

Identification of the applicant and enrolment

Ensure that the applicant produces the required acceptable identification.

Identity the applicant through checking of identity documents and other relevant documentation

Ensure that applicant is linked with any documentation required

Conduct eye test and complete ISS as prescribed

Ensure that test results are captured on NaTIS and collect payments if required

Checks that the authorized test results are captured on the NaTIS system.

Ensure that ISS sheets are accurately captured before processing

Ensure that prescribed fees are collected through POS devices as generated by NaTIS system

Filing of documentation

Ensure that filing of documentation is conducted as prescribed

Ensure that the filed documentation can be found effortlessly when required,

Update NaTIS status on driving license cards filed (received or destroyed)

Monitoring of Fraud and Corruption, and reporting of all unlawful activities:

Report any form of fraud and corruption to the supervisor

Protect Face Value Documents

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of e-NaTIS system

Knowledge of National Road Traffic Act and Regulations

Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles

Knowledge of Transport Policies and Standards

Computer literacy

CRITICAL/CORE COMPETENCIES

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Quality management

Customer focused

Honesty and integrity

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

Decision making

Team worker

Able to create clarity for others

Cost conscious

Responsive

Credible

Analytical thinking

Business performance management

Proactive and resourceful

NB: Appointed applicants will be deployed at various GMA DLTC’s.

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Senior Innovation and Programme Manager

Key Job Purpose:

• Lead the delivery of digital innovation projects and programmes, ensuring successful execution and alignment with organisational strategy. Conduct research on emerging technologies and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and future-readiness.

Key Outcomes:

• Coordinate Successful delivery of innovation projects and programmes
• Lead adoption of emerging technologies and best practices
• Research-driven recommendations for digital transformation
• Continuous improvement in project delivery processes
• Effective collaboration across teams

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

a). Lead Project Delivery

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of digital innovation projects and programmes.
• Oversee project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Align programme outputs with enterprise architecture standards and transformation goals
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve delivery challenges.

b). Research & Emerging Technology

• Collaborate with enterprise and solution architects to ensure integrated, future-ready solutions
• Facilitate cross-domain collaboration for holistic digital solutions
• Conduct research on emerging digital technologies, methodologies, and best practices.
• Evaluate new tools, platforms, and approaches for potential adoption.
• Pilot innovative solutions and assess their impact and scalability.
• Share insights and recommendations with leadership and delivery teams.

c). Mentorship & Capability Building

• Mentor and coach teams in innovation and programme delivery
• Build capability and foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement
• Support professional development and knowledge sharing

d). Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding innovation and programme delivery.
• Facilitate workshops, showcase success stories, and ensure stakeholder buy-in for transformation initiatives.

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENTS

Generic Competencies:

• Strategic acumen
• Analytical

Technical Competencies

• Digital innovation frameworks and methodologies (Agile, Lean, Design Thinking, etc.)
• Programme and portfolio management principles
• Solution architecture and integration
• Change management and benefits realization
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture standards
• Knowledge of compliance and governance (POPIA, KING IV)

Professional Skills

• Team leadership and people development
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Time management and prioritisation
• Attention to detail and organisational skills
• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset

Qualification and Experience:

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Innovation, Programme Management, or related field

Ideal:

• Postgraduate qualification in IT, Innovation, or Business
• Certification in programme management, innovation, or architecture (e.g., TOGAF, PMP, Agile, Design Thinking)

Experience:

• 6+ years’ experience in digital transformation, innovation, or programme delivery
• Recognised ability in relevant methodologies (Agile, Lean, Design Thinking, etc.)

Knowledge:

• IT Governance (KING IV)
• Proficient in Microsoft and other applicable software applications
• Management principles
• Ability to work with Office Applications, ERP Software and Communications Systems
• Good general knowledge and understanding of IT environments, technologies and associated products

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Core Competencies (Compulsory)

• Professional and Ethical Behaviour
• Personal Effectiveness
• Customer Centricity
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Digital Astuteness
• Lifelong Learning
• Effective Communication

Job-Specific Competencies (Compulsory)

• Analysis and Innovative Problem Solving
• Programme and Project Management
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Achievement Orientation
• Relationship Building and Networking

Technical Competencies

• Business Perspective
• Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards
• Corporate Governance
• Risk Management
• Accounting and Reporting
• Financial and Management Accounting
• Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting
• Financial Policy Development, Interpretation and Application
• Financial Systems, Processes and Technology
• Auditing
• Concern for Safety
• Administration Management
• Information Gathering and Processing
• Negotiations, Conflict Management and Resolutions
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Information Management
• Records and Information Management
• Using Financial Information
• Writing Skills
• Human Resources Management
• Fostering Learning
• Job Analysis and design
• Commercial and contract management
• Diversity Management
• Brand Management
• Using information technology
• Industry & Market Insights
• Capacity Management
• Demand Management

Leading Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Execution
• Directing and Inspiring Others
• Team Leadership
• Resource Management
• Coaching and Mentoring Others
• Change Leadership
• Institutional performance management and accountability

Specialisation Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Execution
• Market and Competitor Awareness
• Thought leadership
• Resource Planning
• Coaching and Mentoring Others
• Change Influencer
• Institutional performance management and accountability

KEY RELATIONSHIP INTERFACES

Internal Relationships (to the GMA Group):

• GMA: CEO
• GMA: COO
• Senior and Executive Management
• Unit heads
• Board

External Relationships (with departments and other key parties):

• Stakeholders
• Service Providers
• Data providers
• Other government departments

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Senior Developer

Key Job Purpose:

• Lead and manage the enterprise architecture team, providing strategic direction, technical leadership, and mentorship. Ensure the architecture function delivers value by aligning IT systems and infrastructure with business objectives, driving innovation, and maintaining architectural standards across the organisation.

Key Performance Areas:

• Effective leadership and development of the enterprise architecture team
• Delivery of a holistic, business-aligned enterprise architecture
• Consistent application of architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices
• Strategic alignment of IT and business objectives
• Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

a). Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop enterprise architects and specialists within the team
• Set clear goals, expectations, and performance standards
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement

b). Strategic Architecture Direction

• Define and communicate the enterprise architecture vision and roadmap
• Ensure alignment with organisational strategy and business needs
• Oversee the development and maintenance of architecture frameworks and reference models

c). Architecture Governance & Standards

• Establish and enforce architecture standards, policies, and best practices
• Chair architecture review boards and ensure compliance with governance processes
• Monitor and report on architecture effectiveness and value delivery

d). Solution Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Provide guidance and oversight for solution design and integration
• Review and approve major architectural decisions and designs
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture

e). Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners
• Communicate architectural concepts and value to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and knowledge sharing

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENTS

Generic Competencies:

• Strategic acumen
• Analytical

Technical Competencies

• Digital transformation frameworks and methodologies
• Business architecture, process design, and capability modelling
• Data architecture, governance, and integration
• Security architecture and risk management
• Technology architecture and infrastructure design
• Solution and systems design
• Cloud architecture and integration
• Application and technology design
• IT governance and compliance (e.g., KING IV)

Professional Skills

• Team leadership and people development
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and decision making
• Mentorship and capability building

Qualification and Experience:

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• Certification in Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF), or related discipline

Ideal:

• Postgraduate qualification in IT or Business
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in business architecture, data architecture, security architecture, and technology architecture
• 6+ years’ experience in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, or related technical leadership roles

Training:

• EA Certification
• Project Management certification
• Database management

Ideal

• COBIT Practitioner
• Basic Financial Accounting

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of various enterprise architecture frameworks
• Profound knowledge of computer languages such as C++, Basic. Net, Java, and HTML is very important.
• Good knowledge of operating systems (e.g. Mac OS X, Windows and Linux) and application servers
• Strong business and analytical thinking skills: He/she must be able to understand the business aspect of the job.
• Analyse and identify the profitability of an IT system before proposing it
• Able to assist business managers in selecting and installing cost effective systems
• Project Management Skills: He/she must have good project management ability. He/she must be able to schedule projects and monitor their implementation
• Time Management Skills: An enterprise architect must be very time conscious. Projects always come with time frame; therefore, an enterprise architect must be able to finish projects before deadlines.
• Ability to manage a team
• Attention to detail, and
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with IT staff, business users and executives.
• Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies
• IT Governance (KING IV)
• Proficient in Microsoft and other applicable software applications
• Management principles
• Ability to work with Office Applications, ERP Software and Communications Systems
• Good general knowledge and understanding of IT environments, technologies and associated products

Core Competencies (Compulsory)

• Professional and Ethical Behaviour
• Personal Effectiveness
• Customer Centricity
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Digital Astuteness
• Lifelong Learning
• Effective Communication

Job-Specific Competencies (Compulsory)

• Analysis and Innovative Problem Solving
• Programme and Project Management
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Achievement Orientation
• Relationship Building and Networking

Technical Competencies

• Business Perspective
• Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards
• Cooperative Governance
• Risk Management
• Accounting and Reporting
• Financial and Management Accounting
• Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting
• Financial Policy Development, Interpretation and Application
• Financial Systems, Processes and Technology
• Auditing
• Concern for Safety
• Administration Management
• Information Gathering and Processing
• Negotiations, Conflict Management and Resolutions
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Information Management
• Records and Information Management
• Using Financial Information
• Writing Skills
• Human Resources Management
• Fostering Learning
• Job Analysis and design
• Commercial and contract management
• Diversity Management
• Brand Management
• Using information technology
• Industry & Market Insights
• Capacity Management
• Demand Management 

Leading Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Execution
• Directing and Inspiring Others
• Team Leadership
• Resource Management
• Coaching and Mentoring Others
• Change Leadership
• Institutional performance management and accountability

Specialisation Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Execution
• Market and Competitor Awareness
• Thought leadership
• Resource Planning
• Coaching and Mentoring Others
• Change Influencer
• Institutional performance management and accountability

KEY RELATIONSHIP INTERFACES

Internal Relationships (to the GMA Group):

• GMA: CEO
• GMA: COO
• Senior and Executive Management
• Unit heads
• Board

External Relationships (with departments and other key parties):

• Stakeholders
• Service Providers
• Data providers
• Other government departments

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