ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY is a South African government vacancy at Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). This job is part of Circular 16 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Corporate Office | closing date: 29 May 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Nature of Appointment
Permanent (PERSAL Appointment) Re-advertisement
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits
Centre
Corporate Office
Requirements
- Matric/Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or a relevant qualification.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant work experience in the Information Technology environment of which 3 years should be on a supervisory level.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be computer literate.
- Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills: Knowledge of the TVET sector regulations and legislative framework.
- Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and programmes.
- Knowledge of Corporate ICT principles, ICT policies and relevant legislation, prescripts and regulations governing the TVET and Public Service sector.
- Should have strong administrative, planning, organising, report writing, project management, problem solving and people management skills.
Duties
- Conduct research regarding provincial and national policy framework and legislation.
- Conduct workshops and awareness of all new ICT policies.
- Ensure that appropriate policies and processes are put in place for risk management.
- Administer and monitor IT security and electronic access.
- Establish systems to safeguard hardware and data.
- Research and develop specifications for Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies.
- Procure LAN and WAN technologies.
- Distribute LAN and WAN access to staff and students according to the college policy and needs.
- Set-up, manage and maintain LAN, WAN, email, and internet connections in the college.
- Troubleshooting, resolving, and documenting all ICT related issues.
- Research and develop plans for software and hardware products required by the college.
- Advice on procurement of college software and hardware.
- Maintain and monitor software and hardware systems, report on redundant hardware and software and advise on updating.
- Manage all licensing of software that the college is using and ensure that they are valid and appropriate.
Enquiries
Ms M Hlatshwayo/Mr P Motai Tel No: (011) 692 4004 Ext. 1010/1061/1062
Applications
Where to send your application.
Please hand deliver your application or email it to ASDIT@westcol.co.za in a pdf format and as one attachment, quoting the relevant reference number to the Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein, 1760.
Notes
All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of original documents with academic records/transcripts and other relevant supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR Office. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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. Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification). People living with disability are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted within six months after closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Western TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts. Please ensure that the Z83 form is completed in full. Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Closing Date
29 May 2026 at 12:00
Original Text
Nature of Appointment: Permanent (PERSAL Appointment) Re-advertisement
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits
CENTRE : Corporate Office
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or a relevant
qualification. A minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant work experience in the
Information Technology environment of which 3 years should be on a supervisory level. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be computer literate.
Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills: Knowledge of the TVET sector regulations and legislative framework. Knowledge of computer hardware,
software, and programmes. Knowledge of Corporate ICT principles, ICT policies and relevant legislation, prescripts and regulations governing the TVET
and Public Service sector. Should have strong administrative, planning, organising, report writing, project management, problem solving and people
management skills.
DUTIES : Conduct research regarding provincial and national policy framework and legislation. Conduct workshops and awareness of all new ICT policies. Ensure
that appropriate policies and processes are put in place for risk management.
Administer and monitor IT security and electronic access. Establish systems to safeguard hardware and data. Research and develop specifications for Local
Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies. Procure
LAN and WAN technologies. Distribute LAN and WAN access to staff and students according to the college policy and needs. Set-up, manage and
maintain LAN, WAN, email, and internet connections in the college.
Troubleshooting, resolving, and documenting all ICT related issues. Research and develop plans for software and hardware products required by the college.
Advice on procurement of college software and hardware. Maintain and monitor software and hardware systems, report on redundant hardware and
software and advise on updating. Manage all licensing of software that the college is using and ensure that they are valid and appropriate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Hlatshwayo/Mr P Motai Tel No: (011) 692 4004 Ext. 1010/1061/1062
APPLICATIONS : Please hand deliver your application or email it to ASDIT@westcol.co.za in a pdf format and as one attachment, quoting the relevant reference number to
the Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street,
Randfontein, 1760.
NOTE : All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a
comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of original
documents with academic records/transcripts and other relevant supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from
HR Office. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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. Successful candidates will
be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification). People living
with disability are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted within six months after closing date, please consider your application as
unsuccessful. Western TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts. Please ensure that the Z83 form is
completed in full. Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified.
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026 at 12:00
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.