Grace Ashiru
Amid the 4th Industrial Revolution, where digital integration is key, transitioning to a paperless ecosystem is essential for institutions. The Gauteng Department of e-Government, Research, and Development, the primary force behind digital innovation in Gauteng, is channeling its resources to digitize governmental services within the region to realize a paperless service landscape.
The ‘Gauteng Digital Platform’ website
The department launched the ‘Gauteng Digital Platform,’ a centralized hub for all Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) services to facilitate this. Additionally, there’s a mobile app version available for download on smartphones.
The platform, web, and app offer various government services, reducing paper consumption and eliminating the need to visit government offices in person. The e-services cover a spectrum, from vehicle license applications and GPG job opportunities to e-Learning for students and various other functions.
Gauteng Professional Job Centre
The Gauteng Digital Platform features a sought-after e-service called the Gauteng Professional Job Centre or e-Recruitment. This is GPG’s online job portal, where they post open positions. The portal grants job hunters effortless and round-the-clock access to current GPG job listings.
Department Head, Mr. Cyril Baloyi, believes that moving to digital platforms and automated workflows marks a leap in crafting a greener, more streamlined future for the province.
“Our vision is to ensure government accessibility anytime, anywhere, and on any gadget. We aim to deliver government services via digital avenues, providing seamless access for all citizens, businesses, and staff.
With our online gateway and digital mediums, we aspire for citizens to obtain information, submit documents, and complete transactions from afar, negating the requirement for in-person visits and paper processes,” stated Mr. Baloyi.
Additional Services in Development Stage
The department is enhancing the website to introduce additional user-friendly features on the digital platform. We are rolling out 15 new e-services, encompassing Online IDP Assessments, Fleet Management, and Athletics Management. The Gauteng Digital Platform app is available for download on Google Play and the App Store.
