NETWORK CONTROLLER

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Directorate: Information Technology Management

Reference number: C6/26/14
Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Vhembe District Waterberg District Office: Modimolle
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus an NQF 6 qualification in Information Technology or equivalent as recognised by SAQA. Appropriate training in Computer networking. A+ and N+ or MCSE. Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ working experience in Information Technology field. Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability). Skills And Knowledge: Microsoft programmes. Networking concepts. Compilation/writing of reports. Information security. Procurement procedures. Configuring and troubleshooting the desktop environment. Third party software. Troubleshooting network printers and shares. Communication. Decision making. Team building. Policy formulization. Conflict management and problem solving. Adaptability. Administrative. Management. Planning and organisation.

Duties

Manage local area network cabling projects and maintenance and repairs of network points. Rectification of faults (WAN) by liaison with the external stakeholder, i.e. SITA. Provide first level support of transversal systems. Manage and maintain repairs of hardware. Update and upgrade machines with the latest software. Assist with the compilation of software and hardware specifications where required to manage and create user profiles on the network. To manage the software update and antivirus server. Maintenance of physical components, file server setup and management. Assist in the formulation of technical support operating policies about emergency action, back-up, data protection and management reports. Timeous rectification of faults by liaison with users, colleagues and external IT service providers. Planning and implementation of new installations. Operate helpdesk and ensure maximum productivity by speedy, accurate and early response to user problems. Provide feedback to colleagues and users on regular basis with regard to technical problem solving, customer needs, environmental problems and resources Liaise with the service providers in respect of new technologies and upgrades. Keep and maintain records and statistics of hardware and support information, network infrastructure, user location hardware, software and media. Registering and keeping record of all problem analysis and rectification transactions.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za Applications can also be hand delivered to: Evridiki Towers, Registry Office No. B1-73, 19 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700 OR posted to Head of Department: Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Private Bag X9484, Polokwane, 0700.

Enquiries

Ms. WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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