This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

MICROSOFT SPECIALIST / SERVER ADMINISTRATOR

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Chief Directorate: Deeds ICT

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/90
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum requirement: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualifications. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management in network and server administration. Experience with server virtualization technologies, especially VMware. Strong understanding of network protocols, IP networking, and network security. Job-related knowledge: Strong understanding of network protocol, IP networking, and network security. Knowledge with cloud technologies and services. Knowledge of scripting languages. Job-related skills: Computer literacy. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good judgement and assertiveness skills. Analytical skills. Decision making. Interpersonal relations. Project Management. Problem solving. A valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel.

Duties

Perform server administration tasks. Installing software updates and patches, monitoring server performance. Provide onsite or remote access diagnoses and resolution of server. Develop and maintain Standard. Operating Procedures (SOP) for relevant server. Document network server setups, configurations, changes, and procedures. Designing, provisioning, installing / configuring, operating, and maintaining systems. Experience with virtualized storage (e.g., Dell, HP, Pure, Microsoft), ISCSI, Fiber channel. Develop and maintain technical and functional documentation for required systems. Develop business and technology standards and best practises for the server environment. Document function requirement documentation to ensure it aligns with business objectives. Configure security policies. Champion configuration of security infrastructure and implementation of security tools, policies and procedures.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or apply by accessing Deeds Online Job Application Portal; https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/(Please separate Application Form for each post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered

Enquiries

Mr. LM Tshivhase Tel: (012) 337 9380

Note

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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