DISTRICT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Provincial Manager’s Office: Gauteng: Sedibeng | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09), (a salary package)
Centre
Provincial Manager’s Office: Gauteng: Sedibeng
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Engineering at an NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
- ITIL Foundation Certificate will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Information Technology environment is required.
- Experience in desktop, network, server and application support.
- Experience in wide range of computer systems support.
- Knowledge and application of the GITO Guidelines and Prescripts.
- Sound knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards.
- Sound knowledge of the Protection of Information 84 of 1982 and the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000.
- Knowledge of the State Information Technology Agency Act 88 of 1998.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
- Knowledge of Departmental legislation and prescripts.
- Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
- A valid drivers’ license.
- Willingness to work extended hours.
- Required skills and competencies: Service Delivery Innovation.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
- People Management and Empowerment.
- Programme and Project Management.
- Conflict Management and Resolution.
- Influencing and networking.
- Attention to detail.
- Process analysis and improvement.
- Conflict resolution and management.
- Team working.
- Presentation Skills.
- Interpersonal Skills.
- Communication Skills.
- Planning and Organising.
- Computer literacy.
- Decision Making.
- Report Writing.
- Digital Transformation Skills.
- Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Ensure the implementation of infrastructure and hardware support.
- Install and support Telkom data lines, routers, switches, firewalls, and IDS/IPS.
- Ensure the installation and support of Servers in the centre.
- Ensure officials are enrolled on BACM and provided with BACM smart cards.
- Support online verification scanners and fingerprint scanners used for online verification.
- Provide support on desktops, printers, or laptops on peripherals e.g. camera;
- 3M fingerprint scanner; signature pad;
- MDF-Scan flow printers.
- Maintain IT asset registers in various local offices.
- Facilitate disposal process of IT assets providing technical reports for redundant and obsolete items.
- Coordinate IT requirements (i.e. computers and all peripherals) of individual offices with Head Office.
- Facilitate and implement application/ system support in the district municipality.
- Identify and resolve problems causing disruption on the operation of the business and in the network.
- Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance in the unit.
- Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.
- Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Enquiries
Gauteng: Mr P Mlangeni Tel No: (011) 242 9039
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct address specified as follows: Gauteng: Physical Address: 3rd Floor, Mineralia Building, Cnr De Beer and De Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017.
Department Notes
Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. Where a valid Driver's License and a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is a requirement, this must be indicated on the CV. All shortlisted candidates, including 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. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); 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, will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, only. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing.
Original Text
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09), (a salary package)
CENTRE : Provincial Manager’s Office: Gauteng: Sedibeng
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information and Communication Technology, Computer
Engineering at an NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. ITIL Foundation
Certificate will be an added advantage. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in
Information Technology environment is required. Experience in desktop, network, server and application support. Experience in wide range of computer
systems support. Knowledge and application of the GITO Guidelines and
Prescripts. Sound knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards.
Sound knowledge of the Protection of Information 84 of 1982 and the
Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000. Knowledge of the State
Information Technology Agency Act 88 of 1998. Knowledge of the Public
Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of Departmental legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Service Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and
Customer Focus. People Management and Empowerment. Programme and
Project Management. Conflict Management and Resolution. Influencing and networking. Attention to detail. Process analysis and improvement. Conflict
resolution and management. Team working. Presentation Skills. Interpersonal
Skills. Communication Skills. Planning and Organising. Computer literacy.
Decision Making. Report Writing. Digital Transformation Skills. Patriotism,
Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Ensure the implementation of infrastructure and hardware
support. Install and support Telkom data lines, routers, switches, firewalls, and
IDS/IPS. Ensure the installation and support of Servers in the centre. Ensure officials are enrolled on BACM and provided with BACM smart cards. Support
online verification scanners and fingerprint scanners used for online verification. Provide support on desktops, printers, or laptops on peripherals
e.g. camera; 3M fingerprint scanner; signature pad; MDF-Scan flow printers.
Maintain IT asset registers in various local offices. Facilitate disposal process of IT assets providing technical reports for redundant and obsolete items.
Coordinate IT requirements (i.e. computers and all peripherals) of individual offices with Head Office. Facilitate and implement application/ system support
in the district municipality. Identify and resolve problems causing disruption on the operation of the business and in the network. Ensure the implementation
of effective risk and compliance in the unit. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach
and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
ENQUIRIES : Gauteng: Mr P Mlangeni Tel No: (011) 242 9039
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct
address specified as follows: Gauteng: Physical Address: 3rd Floor, Mineralia
Building, Cnr De Beer and De Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017.
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.