This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICES
Department of Social Development
Branch: Corporate Services
- Reference number
- REFS/050079
- Salary
- R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
- Centre
- Johannesburg (Head Office)
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 3 July 2026
- Circular
- No 21 of 2026
Requirements
National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) in ICT (Computer Science / Informatics) / Business Information Technology / Information Technology. ITIL, COBIT, Project Management certifications will be an added advantage, 3-5 years’ IT Infrastructure Support experience in ICT at an Assistant Director level. Knowledge and skills Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of SLAs. Management information knowledge. Minimum information Security Standard. Ability to undertake a risk analysis and undertake a risk mitigation strategy. Ability to identify and interpret the required information fields and documentation.
Duties
Manage ICT infrastructure and capacity plan. Develop and implement policies and capacity plans for the department server and network infrastructure in line with departmental requirements. Manage and monitor the allocation of software licenses to ensure optimum utilisation and minimise costs. Oversee the management of unified communications systems (telephone system). Manage ICT server and network support infrastructure services. Manage and coordinate the day-to-day activities and operations of the department Network/Server infrastructure and secure network environment. Maintain the network infrastructure, software, network operating system and applications. Manage desktop support services. Manage the maintenance and support of all computer end-user devices and computerised systems, information processing equipment and software. Develop, implement and maintain ICT business continuity and disaster recovery. Interact with relevant professional bodies/councils on the latest development in the information technology field (CSIR, E-GOV, GMA, MASTEK, Microsoft, RTMC, SANRAL etc.). Manage resources (Human, Financial, Equipment/Asset)
Where to send your application
To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource at 076 521 4118.
Enquiries
Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521, Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 – 7175
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.
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