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

NETWORK MANAGER

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate: Information Technology Systems And Security Management

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/99
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 requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Information Technology (NOF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification. CCNP certification or related equivalent certification. Minimum of 3 year’s junior management experience in the information technology field. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Networking Technologies across diverse platforms. The Constitution. Government decision making processes. Internal performance evaluation and reporting. Good governance and Batho Pele Principles. Diversity Management. Labour and Employment Legislation. Public Service Regulations. government systems and structures. The political landscape of South Africa. Performance Management and Monitoring. Public Service Transformation. Public Finance Management Act. Deeds Registries Act, 1937. Sectional Titles Act, 1986. Land Survey Act, 1997. Other property related legislation. Best practice certifications / training (ITIL and COBIT). Knowledge of Deeds Registration systems (DRS), Deeds Office. Tracking System, DeedsWeb, DeedsView, DeedsScan and DeedsVerify). Knowledge of Cadastral information systems and the related databases. Knowledge and the ability to develop solutions to implement key business strategies. Job related skills: Ability to make appropriate decisions considering the relative costs and benefits of potential. Project management skills. Business analysis skills. Communication skills. Team worker skills. Facilitation skills. Good judgement and assertiveness skills. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Lead and manage team of network engineers and specialists. Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balances, and wireless controllers. Lead and oversee network-related projects, establish project plans, allocate resourcing, and ensure project are completed on time within scope. Provide guidance mentorship and performance management to ensure team success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems administrators, security teams, application developers, and business stakeholders. Create and maintain a roadmap of all IT projects and initiatives for their IT domain and manage the resourcing, deployment schedules, and interactions with other role-players. Creates a plan for the continuous and efficient running of the Network and they establish and maintain close relationships with all suppliers and vendors responsible for providing the support and maintenance for specific technology components in the Network domain. Ensure the network designs aligned with business requirements and industry best practices. Contribute to the specification and planning for other digital solutions in our environment. Produce comprehensive technical specifications that offer technical viable solutions and address the business requirements. Review and approve network designs. Conduct continuous business and industry research to guide critical evaluation of architectural and design patterns and principles.

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. H Tshinavhe Tel: (012) 337 9380

Note

EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and 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 8 September 2026.

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