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Director: It Support Services

DIRECTOR: IT SUPPORT SERVICES
Salary: R615 633 per annum (all-inclusive package. Total package to
be structured in accordance with the rules of the senior management services) (Ref. 2011/543)
Head Office (Pretoria)

Note:
It will be expected of the candidate to sign a performance agreement and to be subjected to a security clearance.

Requirements:
• A degree or National Diploma in IT and extensive working experience in IT infrastructure management and networks • Knowledge of customer relationship management (CRM) • Knowledge of COBIT and ITIL • Project management skills • Sound HR management skills • Financial management skills • Good communication and report-writing abilities.

Duties:
• Plan, deploy and maintain a functional network infrastructure for core applications, communications and networking technologies • Design, deploy and maintain IT infrastructure asset management systems and all IT security management
• Manage desktop support activities • Manage IT customer relations (CRM) • Manage the configuration management process
• Manage the communications function on IT-related infrastructure issues • Manage the IT procurement process • Manage IT training across the Department • Provide input to the service level agreement process for infrastructure • Prepare tender specifications • Investigate new technologies and advise on current trends • Manage risks for IT infrastructure-related matters • Prepare, invite and adjudicate tender specifications and serve on the tender evaluation committees • Manage investigation into new technologies • Contribute to the formulation of the enterprise architecture • Manage relations with outside solution providers.

Enquiries: Ms N Mosupye, tel. (012) 337-3000 ext 2746

Note: The Department of Public Works is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and persons whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidate from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications and Identification Document. Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified. Should you not have heard from us within the next 2 months, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign and other qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Recognition of prior learning will only be considered on submission of proof by candidates. Kindly note that your appointment is subjected to verification of qualifications and a security clearance. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.

Applications must be sent to the relevant addresses below.

Head Office:
The Director General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria 0001 or hand-delivered at: Public Works House, Church and Bosman Streets Building, Pretoria for the attention of Ms M Masubelele.

Johannesburg Regional Office: National Department of Public Works, Private Bag X3, Braamfontein 2017 for the attention of Mr COM Nxumalo

Polokwane Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X9469, Polokwane 0700, or hand-delivered at 1st Floor, Old Mutual Building, 78 Hans van Rensburg Street, Polokwane 0699, fo attention: Mr NJ Khotsa

Please quote the relevant reference number in your application.

Closing date:
24 June 2011

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.