Articles about State IT Agency

Schools scoop R2m in SITA robotics challenge

Six primary and secondary schools emerge as winners of the State IT Agency Coding and Robotics Challenge.

AGSA details material irregularities at DCDT entities

The Auditor-General of SA’s audit report uncovers seven material irregularities, impacting four of the communication department’s entities.

SITA downtime sees GDE extend online admissions deadline

The Gauteng Department of Education confirms grades one and eight applications extension, after online system host SITA undergoes planned maintenance.

‘Operational deficiencies’ force DCDT to seek new DigiTech service provider

The new service provider will take over the management, redesign and hosting of the DigiTech platform, says the comms department.

New comms minister reveals plans to fix SOEs

Minister Solly Malatsi shares an update on the mixed-bag of entities within his portfolio, including plans to turn the State IT Agency into a “well-oiled” machine.

SITA’s procurement capacity in need of reform

Government must prioritise the reform of the public procurement system, as the country works towards Vision 2030.

Minister touts SITA-driven broadband project

Communications minister Mondli Gungubele reveals the plans in place for SITA to implement a national broadband project, worth at least R6 billion.

SITA’s vacancy list filled with tech talent roles

The State Information Technology Agency advertises numerous IT-related positions, as employee attrition takes hold.

SITA searches for top management candidates

Government’s IT procurement arm looks to fill five roles, including chief digital officer and executive for IT infrastructure services.

'Deliberate' manual systems at SITA prone to manipulation

A ministerial task team finds the skills and systems within the State IT Agency procurement ambit to be wanting, leading to prolonged delays and backlogs.

SITA gets new acting MD

The State IT Agency’s board appoints Simphiwe Dzengwa as the new acting managing director, effective 1 February.

Court reinstates sacked SITA board

The Pretoria High Court reinstates sacked directors while suspending the interim board of directors appointed on 21 July.