CHIEF NETWORK CONTROLLER

Department of Social Development

Chief Directorate: Corporate Services

Reference number: SD/1/23/26/E
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office
Province: North West
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 Certificate. National Diploma/bachelor’s degree (NQF 6/7) in Information Technology/Information Technology Management/Computer Engineering/Computer Science as recognised by SAQA with 2-3 years’ experience in the field. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Knowledge of government policies and prescripts, public service regularity framework. Knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) and performance monitoring tools. Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services, networking, and security. Server and network administration (Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP). (Competencies) Service delivery innovation. Problem Solving and Analysis. Client Orientation and Customer Focus, communication skills, Teamwork. Knowledge and understanding of corporate services management in public service, Batho Pele Principles. Honesty and integrity, knowledge management, Computer networking network infrastructure support. Procedure and processes for computer setup, configurations and upgrade. Hardware and software peripherals.

Duties

Facilitate the installation and maintenance of all ICT communication systems, networks and cloud infrastructure. Configure network devices. LAN and WAN support. Monitor the desktop support and trainings. Monitor network performance. (Install and test Microsoft packages). (Perform user administration in departmental systems). Maintain uptime of LAN AND WAN link. Facilitate and maintain ICT Infrastructure, Implement ICT Security policies and ICT continuity plans. Store and backup all Departmental data. Maintain the availability of user data. Configure ICT as per standards. (Maintain ICT service and assets register). (Maintain IT security and cybersecurity infrastructure. Implement IT security policies on the safekeeping and storage of data). (Conduct IT security reviews and IT Risk assessments). (Facilitate and maintain ICT services and ICT assets) Maintain ICT service charter. Maintain user access rights and user access reviews. manage the allocated resources of the sub-directorate. Facilitate coaching, mentorship, training and development of employees.

Where to send your application

E-mail: SDRecruitmentPO@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr K Tuabeng at 060 954 6857

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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