Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Recruits a Government IT Officer at R1.317 Million a Year

The DWYPD Government IT Officer opportunity is open for applications. Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is recruiting a Government Information Technology Officer in Pretoria. This Gauteng vacancy carries reference DWYPD/017/2026, with advertised annual remuneration of R1,317,384 fully inclusive annual package. Applications close on 23 October 2026 at 16:00. Check the eligibility and submission instructions before preparing your application.

DWYPD Government IT Officer: vacancy details

• Employer: Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
• Position: Government Information Technology Officer in Pretoria
• Province: Gauteng
• Reference: DWYPD/017/2026
• Advertised annual remuneration: R1,317,384 fully inclusive annual package
• Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 16:00

Eligibility and responsibilities

An NQF Level 7 IT, Computer Science, IT Engineering or related degree and five years at middle/senior managerial level in the relevant field are required. SMS pre-entry certification is required before appointment.

The re-advertised leadership role covers ICT strategy, digital transformation, delivery, operations, security, suppliers and resources.

How to apply

Email the completed, signed Z83 and detailed CV as one PDF attachment to Recruitment02@dwypd.gov.za. Emailed applications and attachments must not exceed 15 MB. Quote the reference.

Certified supporting documents are requested from shortlisted applicants. Technical enquiries: 012 359 0262. The published amount is an inclusive package, not basic salary.

This is a senior-management opportunity. In your CV, make the level and duration of your managerial appointments clear rather than relying on job titles alone. Explain your leadership responsibilities, budgets, suppliers, ICT governance and delivery experience where relevant and truthful. The SMS pre-entry certificate must be obtained before appointment, so applicants should read the official requirements for that stage. Complete and sign the Z83, and send it with the detailed CV as one PDF within the stated 15 MB limit. Choose one of the advertised submission methods. Certified documents are requested from shortlisted candidates. Recruitment includes technical and integrity assessment, interviews and suitability checks; the advertised package does not guarantee appointment.

Prepare a clear application

For the DWYPD Government IT Officer application, start by comparing your qualifications and experience with each requirement in the official advert. Your CV should make the relevant evidence easy to find. Use accurate dates, clear job titles and specific examples of work you actually completed. Never claim a qualification, licence, professional membership or responsibility you do not hold.

Where you describe experience, explain the task, the tools or processes you used and the result. A short, concrete example is more helpful than a long list of personal qualities. Check that your telephone number and email address are current and that any referees you list can be contacted.

Before sending, open the final attachment and check that every page is readable, correctly oriented and complete. Make sure the vacancy reference in your application matches the DWYPD Government IT Officer advert. Keep a copy of the documents and evidence of submission. Submit early enough to address a rejected email or unreadable file; preparing an application is not the same as successfully submitting it.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I apply?

Use the employer’s submission route described above. Reign Gigs provides opportunity information and does not receive job applications.

Is selection guaranteed if I meet the requirements?

No. Meeting the stated criteria allows you to be considered; shortlisting and appointment remain the employer’s decision.

What should I do if an instruction is unclear?

Read the linked original advert and contact its listed recruitment enquiry person. Do not guess about missing requirements or submit private documents to an unrelated address.

Official vacancy and application instructions

Read the employer’s full advert for all requirements, employment-equity provisions, submission rules and selection conditions. Information checked on 15 October 2026. Where a closing time is listed above, the source does not separately state a timezone.

Official source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026.

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