New Gauteng Provisional Vacancies | DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICES
| Job Title | New Gauteng Provisional Vacancies | DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICES |
| Company | Gauteng Jobs |
| Job Reference | REFS/050079 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Location | Johannesburg, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-20T16:32 |
| Closing Date | 2026-07-03T18:31 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 720147 - 932292 per year |
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICES - Job Description
Introduction
In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job).
It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview.
Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
Responsibilities
Manage ICT infrastructure and capacity plan. Develop and implement policies
and capacity plans for the department server and network infrastructure in line
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with departmental requirements. Manage and monitor the allocation of
software licenses to ensure optimum utilisation and minimise costs. Oversee
the management of unified communications systems (telephone system).
Manage ICT server and network support infrastructure services.
Manage and
coordinate the day-to-day activities and operations of the department
Network/Server infrastructure and secure network environment. Maintain the
network infrastructure, software, network operating system and applications.
Manage desktop support services.
Manage the maintenance and support of all
computer end-user devices and computerised systems, information processing
equipment and software. Develop, implement and maintain ICT business
continuity and disaster recovery. Interact with relevant professional
bodies/councils on the latest development in the information technology field
(CSIR, E-GOV, GMA, MASTEK, Microsoft, RTMC, SANRAL etc.). Manage
resources (Human, Financial, Equipment/Asset)
Required Qualifications
Johannesburg (Head Office)
National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) in ICT (Computer
Science / Informatics) / Business Information Technology / Information
Technology. ITIL, COBIT, Project Management certifications will be an added
advantage, 3-5 years’ IT Infrastructure Support experience in ICT at an
Assistant Director level. Knowledge and skills Relevant legislation and Public
Service Regulations.
Knowledge of SLAs. Management information
knowledge. Minimum information Security Standard.
Ability to undertake a risk
analysis and undertake a risk mitigation strategy. Ability to identify and interpret
the required information fields and documentation.
How to Apply
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