DRS SYSTEM SUPPORT OFFICER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Free State (Bloemfontein) | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Registration And Information Services
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
Free State (Bloemfontein)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology / Degree in Computer Science: A+ / N+ / MCSE / Linux+ or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
- Experience with hardware and software.
- Experience with servers.
- Experience in IT technical support.
- Appropriate server and network management experience.
- Technical aspects of information and communications technology goods and services.
- Information Technology Acts and Policies.
- Internal control and risk management.
- Planning skills.
- Organize skills.
- Communication skills (verbal and written).
- Interpersonal skills.
Duties
- Providing desktop support to end users.
- Install, update, and configure Enduser devices.
- Install, update and support business applications.
- Investigate, resolve, or escalate and monitor logged calls.
- Providing network support.
- Assist end-users with LAN connectivity.
- Monitor availability and performance of network.
- Assess the need for, request and monitor the process of installation of network points.
- Investigate, resolve, or escalate and monitor logged calls.
- Provide sever room support.
- Monitor server room environment and take remedial action.
- Monitor compliance with server room maintenance contract deliverables.
- Monitor access to server room and keep register.
- Assist with installation of customer-replaceable parts for server equipment.
- Implementing information system security measures.
- Check that users are registered on the domain.
- Check Antivirus is installed, updated, and running.
- Remove all unauthorised applications and software.
- Create and maintain an IT asset register or database.
- Providing ICT reports.
- Provide incident and system availability reports.
- Provide inputs to SLA non-compliance report.
- Provide support in the procurement and disposal of IT assets.
Enquiries
Mr. IB Khanyile or Ms D Tshabalala Tel No: (051) 403 0300
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Free State Deeds Registry, New Government Building, Corner Aliwal and Nelson Mandela Drive Bloemfontein, 9301. Candidates are also encouraged to apply by using this link http://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za before the closing date as no late applications will be considered
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 completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a 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, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 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. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Survey Technician with Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/149 for the Directorate: Examination Services: KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 dated 10 July 2026 has reference. Applicants are advised that applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post149@dlrrd.gov.za. The closing date has been extended to 31 July 2026. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Notes
EE Targets: African, Coloured, and Indian Males, African, 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
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Free State (Bloemfontein)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology / Degree in
Computer Science: A+ / N+ / MCSE / Linux+ or related equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience. Experience with hardware and software. Experience with servers. Experience in IT technical support.
Appropriate server and network management experience. Technical aspects of information and communications technology goods and services. Information
Technology Acts and Policies. Internal control and risk management. Planning skills. Organize skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Interpersonal
skills.
DUTIES : Providing desktop support to end users. Install, update, and configure Enduser devices. Install, update and support business applications. Investigate, resolve, or escalate and monitor logged calls. Providing network support. Assist
end-users with LAN connectivity. Monitor availability and performance of network. Assess the need for, request and monitor the process of installation
of network points. Investigate, resolve, or escalate and monitor logged calls.
Provide sever room support. Monitor server room environment and take remedial action. Monitor compliance with server room maintenance contract
deliverables. Monitor access to server room and keep register. Assist with installation of customer-replaceable parts for server equipment. Implementing
information system security measures. Check that users are registered on the domain. Check Antivirus is installed, updated, and running. Remove all
unauthorised applications and software. Create and maintain an IT asset register or database. Providing ICT reports. Provide incident and system
availability reports. Provide inputs to SLA non-compliance report. Provide support in the procurement and disposal of IT assets.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. IB Khanyile or Ms D Tshabalala Tel No: (051) 403 0300
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Free State Deeds Registry, New Government Building, Corner Aliwal and Nelson
Mandela Drive Bloemfontein, 9301. Candidates are also encouraged to apply by using this link http://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za before the closing date as no
late applications will be considered
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, and Indian Males, African, Coloured, and Indian Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.
