ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 16 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria Head Office | closing date: 29 May 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Branch
Corporate Support Services Dir: Infrastructure and Operations Re-advertisement, applicants who have previously applied must re-apply.
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Pretoria Head Office
Requirements
- A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Information Technology.
- HP/3Com/Aruba networking, A+ and N+ certificate.
- Five (5) years with supervisory experience in WAN and LAN administration.
- Knowledge in information and communication technology.
- Knowledge of HP/3Com/Aruba networking.
- Knowledge at Cisco networking.
- Knowledge of information security protocols.
- Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the planning and execution of IT operations.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Knowledge in customer relations.
- Understanding of public financial management act (PFMA), Public Service Act and regulation.
- Understanding of government legislation.
- Knowledge of IT regulations, practice notes, circulars and policy frameworks.
- Understanding of public supply chain management models and processes.
- Knowledge of contract management.
- Knowledge of analytical procedures.
- Understanding delegation authority.
- Understanding framework for managing performance information.
- Knowledge of business strategy transactions and alignment.
- Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
- Understanding of project and programme management.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Accountability and ethical conduct.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- People and diversity management.
- Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
Duties
- Administer, configure, and maintain WAN (Wide Area Network) and LAN (Local Area Network) systems to ensure optimal performance in DWS head office and across all DWS Regional offices.
- Manage HP/3Com/Aruba and Cisco networking equipment, including routers, WIFI and switches.
- Conduct regular network performance analysis and troubleshooting to resolve connectivity issues.
- Implement proactive measures to prevent recurring network problems.
- Provide user support, network management and network monitoring.
- WAN and LAN research, planning, design and implementation.
Enquiries
Mr T Diradingwe Tel No: (012) 336 8466
Applications
Where to send your application.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Department Notes
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. 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. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Original Text
Dir: Infrastructure and Operations
Re-advertisement, applicants who have previously applied must re-apply.
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Information Technology. HP/3Com/Aruba networking, A+ and N+ certificate. Five (5) years with supervisory experience
in WAN and LAN administration. Knowledge in information and communication technology. Knowledge of HP/3Com/Aruba networking. Knowledge at Cisco
networking. Knowledge of information security protocols. Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the planning and execution of IT operations.
Problem solving and analysis. Knowledge in customer relations.
Understanding of public financial management act (PFMA), Public Service Act and regulation. Understanding of government legislation. Knowledge of IT
regulations, practice notes, circulars and policy frameworks. Understanding of public supply chain management models and processes. Knowledge of
contract management. Knowledge of analytical procedures. Understanding delegation authority. Understanding framework for managing performance
information. Knowledge of business strategy transactions and alignment. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Understanding of project and
programme management. Client orientation and customer focus.
Accountability and ethical conduct. Problem solving and analysis. People and diversity management. Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
DUTIES : Administer, configure, and maintain WAN (Wide Area Network) and LAN (Local Area Network) systems to ensure optimal performance in DWS head office and
across all DWS Regional offices. Manage HP/3Com/Aruba and Cisco networking equipment, including routers, WIFI and switches. Conduct regular
network performance analysis and troubleshooting to resolve connectivity issues. Implement proactive measures to prevent recurring network problems.
Provide user support, network management and network monitoring. WAN and
LAN research, planning, design and implementation.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Diradingwe Tel No: (012) 336 8466
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 16 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.