DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport. This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Johannesburg (Head Office) | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Where to send your application.
To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource Tel No: (011) 355 7082/7043. Only online applications will be considered.
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
Requirements
- 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.
Duties
- Manage ICT infrastructure and capacity plan.
- Develop and implement policies and capacity plans for the department server and network infrastructure in line 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)
Enquiries
Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521, Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 –
Notes
Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. 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. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representation 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. In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Branch: Corporate Services
Re-advertised. Applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIREMENTS : 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.
DUTIES : Manage ICT infrastructure and capacity plan. Develop and implement policies and capacity plans for the department server and network infrastructure in line
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)
ENQUIRIES : Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521, Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 –
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.