INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Polokwane, Tshwane Area, Hartbeespoort | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Branch
Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
Division
Information Technology SALARY R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
Polokwane, Tshwane Area, Hartbeespoort
Requirements
- A relevant NQF level 6 qualification.
- Certification as a Microsoft Certified Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA).
- CompTIA A+ certification or CompTIA Network+ certification.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Information Technology.
- Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge of the Promotion of Access to Information Act.
- Knowledge of information security protocols.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Knowledge of information technology developments and enhancements.
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for providing information technology systems and technology to users for LOCMA.
- Install new hardware and software acquired by conducting client needs analysis, equipment and software analysis, physical inspection of equipment for visible defects and testing of equipment, connecting peripherals to their stations including driver installation, providing the necessary training in the operational use of equipment, and rolling out new software on computer equipment.
- Maintain existing hardware and software by following up on logged complaints, investigating the cause of failure and rectifying where possible, resolving warranty issues where equipment falls within this category, and advising clients on the future use or replacement of equipment and software.
- Configure hardware and software by investigating calls for reconfigured hardware and software, analysing client needs, investigating equipment and software capabilities, reconfiguring hardware and software to meet clients’ new needs where possible, and advising on alternative, more appropriate solutions where configuration cannot meet the needs.
- Decommission hardware and software by receiving equipment to be removed from the system, permanently removing all data from equipment with memory capabilities, following Supply Chain Management disposal procedures, and updating the hardware and software assets register.
Enquiries
Mr A.A Lessing Tel No: (013) 591-8900
Department Notes
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. 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. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The agency reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Original Text
Branch: Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
Division: Information Technology
SALARY R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Polokwane, Tshwane Area, Hartbeespoort
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant NQF level 6 qualification. Certification as a Microsoft Certified Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA). CompTIA
A+ certification or CompTIA Network+ certification. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Information Technology. Knowledge of customer and personal
service principles, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Knowledge of
the Promotion of Access to Information Act. Knowledge of information security protocols. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Knowledge of information technology developments and enhancements.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for providing information technology systems and technology to users for LOCMA. Install new hardware and
software acquired by conducting client needs analysis, equipment and software analysis, physical inspection of equipment for visible defects and
testing of equipment, connecting peripherals to their stations including driver installation, providing the necessary training in the operational use of
equipment, and rolling out new software on computer equipment. Maintain existing hardware and software by following up on logged complaints,
investigating the cause of failure and rectifying where possible, resolving warranty issues where equipment falls within this category, and advising clients
on the future use or replacement of equipment and software. Configure hardware and software by investigating calls for reconfigured hardware and
software, analysing client needs, investigating equipment and software capabilities, reconfiguring hardware and software to meet clients’ new needs
where possible, and advising on alternative, more appropriate solutions where configuration cannot meet the needs. Decommission hardware and software
by receiving equipment to be removed from the system, permanently removing
all data from equipment with memory capabilities, following Supply Chain
Management disposal procedures, and updating the hardware and software assets register.
ENQUIRIES : Mr A.A Lessing Tel No: (013) 591-8900
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.