Digital Talent Group

Introduction

The Digital Talent Group is a group of officers formed among Information Technology Officers (PTM) Grade F9 to F14 from various ministries and agencies. The main goal of establishing the Digital Talent Group is to develop a professional talent pool to refresh and empower human capital and support the Information Systems Services career path.

The Digital Talent Group programme is implemented to create a win-win situation between the Government and the officers involved where ministries and agencies will gain expertise/experience/knowledge from officers in implementing initiatives/projects/programmes while officers can improve their experience and skills.

The assessment for recognition of the Digital Talent Group according to the ICT Specialisation Field is carried out by the Information Systems Services Scheme Career Development and Competency Working Committee Meeting which involves an assessment of the elements and evaluation criteria that have been set according to the field of specialisation.

This group is able to contribute experience/skills/knowledge to the Public Sector through involvement in any cross-agency initiative/project/programme according to the Digital Talent Group’s ICT Specialisation Area.

The involvement of this Digital Talent Group in any initiative/project/programme aims to increase experience, skills and knowledge for career development and officer’s competencies.

The National Digital Department (JDN) acts as a coordinator and facilitator in the implementation of programmes and expertise development activities of the Digital Talent Group such as offering professional certification, participation in competency development courses/training and involvement in initiatives/projects/programmes according to areas of specialisation across agencies.

Objective

1. Creating a Digital Talent Pool
   Produce competent professional talent according to ICT Specialisation Areas.
2. Building Internal Expertise
   Develop agile and competent digital skills to contribute to the smooth delivery of government services.
3. Digital Talent Retention
   Retaining competitive professional talent according to ICT Specialization Areas.
4. Supporting and Empowering Career Progression
   Provides better career advancement opportunities.
   

Benefits and Advantages

1. The number of competent professional talents according to ICT Specialization Areas can be increased.
2. ICT projects in ministries/agencies can be implemented successfully through collaboration with the Digital Talent Group.
3. Workforce management and ICT project costs can be optimized.
4. Reduce dependence on external energy.
5. A pool of professional and skilled talent serves as a reference for ministries/agencies according to ICT Specialization Areas.

Terms of Reference

1. Provide advisory services based on experience and skill levels in ICT initiatives/projects/programmes (according to the Digital Talent Group’s ICT Specialisation Areas) across agencies.
2. Involvement in initiatives/projects/programs across agencies according to the scope of tasks that has been set and agreed upon by the parties involved, namely the ministry/agency (initiative/project/program owner), supervisors and officers.
3. Involvement in any governance related to ICT development initiatives/projects/programmes at the Public Sector or National level through the agreement of the parties involved, namely ministries/agencies/academia/industry, supervisors and officers.
4. As a panellist or presenter in any seminar/forum/programme related to the Digital Talent Group’s area of specialisation according to the officer’s level of experience and skills.
5. Attending courses and training organised by any party to improve the knowledge and skills of officers in relevant fields.

Inquiry

Any inquiries regarding the Digital Talent Group can be directed to:

Strategic Development and Digital Architecture Division (BSA)
Block B, MKN Embassy Techzone Building,
No. 3200, Jalan Teknokrat 2,
63000 CYBERJAYA, SELANGOR

No. Telephone: 03 – 8000 8000
Email: admin.bakatdigital@jdn.gov.my