Chief Network Technologist: Directory Security and Collaboration Services

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to enable, support and maintain IT services and business technology solutions with specific focus on infrastructure or end-user computing, architectures and security.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Information Technology; A Minimum of 3 years experience in information technology; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also Competencies Knowledge of the following: Working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Understanding of project management; Operational management practices; Mentoring and coaching practices; National and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management, financial management and supply chain management; Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial); Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service; Staff performance management system; Disciplinary and grievance procedure.
• Skills needed: Data Analytics; Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication skills; Performance Management; Reporting; Information and Data Technology; Formal Trainng; Economic, financial analysis; Strategic and performance planning.
• R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)
• Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates, 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• By Recommendation None.
• Develop network infrastructure and end-user computing, architectures and security; Maintain network infrastructure and end-user computing, architectures and security; Liaise with relevant stakeholders and clients; Financial, people and project management.
• Knowledge of the following: Working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Understanding of project management; Operational management practices; Mentoring and coaching practices; National and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management, financial management and supply chain management; Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial); Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service; Staff performance management system; Disciplinary and grievance procedure.
• None.
• Remuneration R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)
• Notes Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates, 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• Key Performance Areas Develop network infrastructure and end-user computing, architectures and security; Maintain network infrastructure and end-user computing, architectures and security; Liaise with relevant stakeholders and clients; Financial, people and project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop network infrastructure and end-user computing, architectures and security; Maintain network infrastructure and end-user computing, architectures and security; Liaise with relevant stakeholders and clients; Financial, people and project management.