SENIOR MAINFRAME OPERATOR

Office of the Premier

Reference number: NWP/OOP/2026/44
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Mmabatho
Province: North West
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

Three-year appropriate tertiary qualification in ICT at NQF level 6 and/ or equivalent qualifications (NQF level and credits). 2 years’ experience in storage backup environment, 2 years exposure in mainframe contract administration and 1 year should be at supervisory level. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of information and communication technology, Infrastructure technologies environment, ICT infrastructure invoice and contract administration, report writing, Configurations Software requirements, Network operating systems, Memory management and integration, Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and material used in server equipment testing, repair and maintenance. Familiar with IT contract management and SITA procurements. Good Communication skills, good telephone etiquette, Report writing skills, Computer skills. Problem solving skills, Project management, Leadership and presentation.

Duties

To render mainframe operations and storage environment. To assist mainframe managers with contract administration. Assist with preparing invoice payments submission. Administration of contract register, Produce monthly and quarterly invoice payment report. Assist mainframe managers with SITA procurements. Assist with the drafting and implementation of Mainframe policies and standard operating procedures to improve mainframe internal controls. Provide salary reports and salary reports distribution. Rendering reports on mainframe system availability. The provision of backup and restores.

Where to send your application

E-Mail: ooprecruitment12@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. P Teise Tel No: (018) 388 3292

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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