INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR is a South African government vacancy at Department of Agriculture (DoA). This job is part of Circular 15 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng: Pretoria | closing date: 22 May 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
ICT Service Delivery Operations
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Gauteng: Pretoria
Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology / Computer Science.
- Minimum of 3 years Microsoft server environment experience.
- Job related knowledge: Knowledge of server operating systems.
- Knowledge of hardware and software troubleshooting.
- Understanding of Information Technology Infrastructure.
- Job related skills.
- Communication skills.
- Good collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
- Attention to details.
- Drive and Critical thinking.
- Technical Competence.
- A Valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Maintain Hardware and Software Infrastructure: Provisioning of ICT infrastructure and infrastructure support.
- Server Maintenance.
- User account management.
- Ensure ICT governance and risk management.
- Exchange management.
- Research Future Trends and Technologies: Testing new hardware and software in the market.
- Research new trends in the market.
- Make recommendations and advice on new trends/ technologies.
- Research AI, Robotics, Machine Learning, internet of things etc.
- Contribution in Projects: Rollout of special projects.
- Investigate and plan software and hardware projects.
Enquiries
Ms M Nemutandani Tel No: (012) 319 6154/6195
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ICTSArecruit30@nda.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. 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, 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 Target: Coloured Females and Persons with disability.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Directorate: ICT Service Delivery Operations
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology / Computer Science. Minimum of 3 years
Microsoft server environment experience. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of server operating systems. Knowledge of hardware and software
troubleshooting. Understanding of Information Technology Infrastructure. Job related skills. Communication skills. Good collaborative skills and ability to work
well within a team. Attention to details. Drive and Critical thinking. Technical
Competence. A Valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Maintain Hardware and Software Infrastructure: Provisioning of ICT infrastructure and infrastructure support. Server Maintenance. User account
management. Ensure ICT governance and risk management. Exchange management. Research Future Trends and Technologies: Testing new
hardware and software in the market. Research new trends in the market.
Make recommendations and advice on new trends/ technologies. Research AI,
Robotics, Machine Learning, internet of things etc. Contribution in Projects:
Rollout of special projects. Investigate and plan software and hardware projects.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Nemutandani Tel No: (012) 319 6154/6195
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
ICTSArecruit30@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: Coloured Females and Persons with disability.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 15 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.