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Functions of the Information Technology Division
The main focus of the division is the provision of information systems which will
support decision-making in government and delivery of government services in terms
of efficiency and effectiveness.
Its functions are to:
- Set frameworks and standards for the development of software applications for government.
- Enforce standards and procedures pertaining to the administration and management
of software systems throughout the department.
- Undertake forward planning and feasibility studies pertaining to the development
and implementation of software solutions.
- Focus on the development, implement and maintain software applications that respond
to common needs of the different government sectors.
- Provide end-user training and support of implemented solutions.
- Provide support in the development and maintenance of software solutions to other
divisions of the department.
- Undertake the planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation (complete project
management) of software development projects being undertaken by third parties (outsourced
projects).
- Provide consultancy services pertaining to the provision of software solutions.
- Set direction and plans for the ICT infrastructure of government.
- Establish and enforce standards and procedures pertaining to ICT infrastructure
within the department. Implement and maintain hardware and software infrastructure
systems of the department/ministry and government.
- Undertake the planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation (complete project
management) of infrastructure projects being undertaken by third parties for the
department.
- Ensure electronic security of sensitive and critical government systems.
- Provide infrastructure related support to other divisions of the department.
- Participate in the training of staff in the use of infrastructure systems and the
upgrading of technicians at all levels.
- Provide technical support to events organized by the ministry when required.
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