ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 17 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng (Pretoria) | closing date: 05 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Corporate Services
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma (NQF level 6) / Degree qualification in Information Technology / Computer Science or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience at junior management level in ICT environment relating to Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN), ICT servers and applications, Network and Hardware support.
- Job related knowledge: Government Systems Structure.
- A sound knowledge and understanding of the South African ICT landscape and operations.
- Technical expertise of ICT goods and services.
- ICT Acts and policies.
- Government decision making processes.
- Internal control and risk management.
- Project management principles and tools.
- Understanding and management of information and formal reporting systems.
- Understanding and management of information and data security systems.
- Job related skills: Planning and organising skills.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Advanced computer literacy.
- Problem solving skills.
- Financial management.
- A valid driver's licence.
Duties
- Provide Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) support.
- Check connectivity on transversal and business application systems.
- Report on the functionality of the systems.
- Monitor systems reconnections.
- Manage, assess and resolve network infrastructure connectivity (Switches, Routers and Access Points (AP's).
- Receive new user creation forms from users and submit for creation on departmental network.
- Provide feedback on new user creations.
- Process and submit user network terminations as received from Human Resource Management (HRM).
- Compile monthly Information Technology (IT) reports.
- Manage and maintain ICT servers and applications.
- Monitor and assess server environment and access control.
- Ensure server and connection issues are assessed and resolved satisfactorily.
- Report and manage escalation of server room issues for smooth resolutions.
- Facilitate, install and update of ICT Application, eg, Antivirus, etc.
- Scan and clean computers for viruses.
- Scan and remove unwanted / unapproved DLRRD applications.
- Setup, configure and connection of IT applications.
- Manage and monitor Network and Hardware support to business / users via ICT Call logging process.
- Attend and manage user workstation ICT logged calls (allocation, resolution, resolution update) in respect of hardware, software and network in context to the Service Level Agreement (SLA) timelines.
- Generate call management reports.
- Review and implement corrective actions on calls / processes.
- Participate in central ICT projects of rolling out new initiatives in departmental offices across the province.
- Conduct ICT business needs and equipment assessment report with related recommendations on resolutions / specification.
- Supervise and manage sub-Directorate.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the IT unit.
- Manage staff subordinates work allocation and leave.
- Ensure that calls are resolved and closed within the stipulated SLA time frame.
- Manage Central National Office / Provincial ICT projects and provide project status updates.
Enquiries
Ms P Ledwaba Tel No: (012) 337 3657
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: 524 Stanza Bopape and Steve Biko Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001 or by email to Post35@dlrrd.gov.za
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process, the selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial competencies using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Notes
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Directorate: Corporate Services
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma (NQF level 6) / Degree qualification in
Information Technology / Computer Science or related equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 3 years' experience at junior management level in ICT environment relating to Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN), ICT
servers and applications, Network and Hardware support. Job related knowledge: Government Systems Structure. A sound knowledge and
understanding of the South African ICT landscape and operations. Technical expertise of ICT goods and services. ICT Acts and policies. Government
decision making processes. Internal control and risk management. Project management principles and tools. Understanding and management of
information and formal reporting systems. Understanding and management of information and data security systems. Job related skills: Planning and
organising skills. Interpersonal relations. Communication (verbal and written)
skills. Analytical skills. Advanced computer literacy. Problem solving skills.
Financial management. A valid driver's licence.
DUTIES : Provide Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) support. Check connectivity on transversal and business application systems. Report
on the functionality of the systems. Monitor systems reconnections. Manage, assess and resolve network infrastructure connectivity (Switches, Routers and
Access Points (AP's). Receive new user creation forms from users and submit for creation on departmental network. Provide feedback on new user creations.
Process and submit user network terminations as received from Human
Resource Management (HRM). Compile monthly Information Technology (IT)
reports. Manage and maintain ICT servers and applications. Monitor and assess server environment and access control. Ensure server and connection
issues are assessed and resolved satisfactorily. Report and manage escalation of server room issues for smooth resolutions. Facilitate, install and update of
ICT Application, eg, Antivirus, etc. Scan and clean computers for viruses. Scan and remove unwanted / unapproved DLRRD applications. Setup, configure
and connection of IT applications. Manage and monitor Network and Hardware support to business / users via ICT Call logging process. Attend and manage
user workstation ICT logged calls (allocation, resolution, resolution update) in respect of hardware, software and network in context to the Service Level
Agreement (SLA) timelines. Generate call management reports. Review and implement corrective actions on calls / processes. Participate in central ICT
projects of rolling out new initiatives in departmental offices across the province. Conduct ICT business needs and equipment assessment report with
related recommendations on resolutions / specification. Supervise and manage sub-Directorate. Manage the day-to-day operations of the IT unit.
Manage staff subordinates work allocation and leave. Ensure that calls are resolved and closed within the stipulated SLA time frame. Manage Central
National Office / Provincial ICT projects and provide project status updates.
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Ledwaba Tel No: (012) 337 3657
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: 524 Stanza Bopape and Steve Biko Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001 or by email to
Post35@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 17 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.