Chief Network Technologist

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Information Technology; A Minimum of 3 years experience in ICT network infrastructure management, information technology or related field; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence; NB:
People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

None.

ICT Infrastructure Architecture, planning, Design, configuration management; ICT Operations and Maintenance management; ICT Governance:
Co-ordinate and manage departmental ICT infrastructure and security policy, strategy, architectures, standards; ICT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity; ICT Program and Project management and Stakeholder Engagement;
Knowledge Management:
Documentation and Reporting.

Knowledge of the following: ICT Network Infrastructure (LAN, WAN, WIRELESS, Voice, etc);
Mobile Data Communications and Wireless Networks;
Server and storage systems;
Virtual platforms (on prem and cloud base); PC, notebooks and printer (MS Operating Systems and services);
Experience in the following:
Network (Wired & Wireless) and related services;
Voice, compute and storage infrastructure and operations, including VOIP architecture and systems and corporate IPT solutions;
Industry vendor knowledge, example Cisco, Huawei, products as well as Microsoft and Linux server environments.
Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc);
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Program and project management:
Planning, coordination, organising;
Decision making skills;
Communication (verbal and written);
Conflict resolution;
Incident and change management.

R - R per annum (Salary level
9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.