ASSISTANT DIRECTOR : WINDOWS SERVER / AZURE / VMWARE ENGINEER

Requirements

• A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology / Systems or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 / 7 as recognised by SAQA.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Information Technology field.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Other : A valid driver’s license.
• Additional Requirements (Advantage) : MS Project and MS PowerPoint.
• Generic Competencies : Planning and organising; Problem solving and decision making; People management and empowerment; Team leadership; Project management; Coordination; Client orientation and customer focus; Diversity management; Communication (verbal and written);
• Technical Competencies : Windows Server / Azure / VMWare operations management skills; Teamwork and negotiation skills; Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; Analytical skills; Organisational skills.

Duties

Applications

Applications must be submitted electronically via email to :

Closing Date

07 November 2025

Note

Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2 contactable references. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents / copies on or before the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise (or exercises / follow-up engagements / second round interviews / or any other method) that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise(s), the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will test generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Core competencies : Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment. Advanced programme and project management. Change management. Financial management. Process Competencies : Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation. Advanced problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Advanced communication skills (written and verbal). The successful candidate will be appointed to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of educational qualification certificates. The successful candidate will be appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right to make an appointment. The below post is a senior management post. The requirements for appointment at Senior Management Service level include the successful completion of Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, which can be accessed using the following link : Candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course prior to appointment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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