Chief Network Controller
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About the role
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is hiring a Chief Network Controller in Corporate Services, based in Limpopo (Polokwane). This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 61 Biccard street, Polokwane, 0700 or by email to Post267@dlrrd.gov.za Reference number to quote: 3/1/1/1/2026/267 Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 16:00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide IT user support to clients (office).
- Resolve IT support calls, queries or issues as they arise.
- Log IT support calls on Information Technology Service Management (ITSM).
- Render IT security.
- Ensure a secure environment by installation and uploading antivirus software.
- Ensure that users log on to the workstation using passwords.
- Install and update Anti-virus software to all workstations.
- Identify IT requirements.
- Advise clients on IT equipment procurement.
- Inspect all the switches and network points.
- Ensure that all ICT related work is done according to agreed standard and quality.
- Verify the warranty of ICT equipment before allocation.
- Maintain IT applications.
- Ensure that all applications are up and running daily.
- Uninstall unwanted applications on the workstation.
- Provide server management services.
- Monitor access to server rooms.
- Maintain inventory of all server room related equipment.
- Monitor Local Area Network (LAN) performance and report any anomalies.
- Maintain networks and hardware.
- Install and troubleshoot hardware and software.
- Assist with planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of LAN infrastructure.
Requirements
- Minimum requirements:
- A Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Computer Sciences/Information Technology or related equivalent qualifications (NQF Level 6)
- At least 2 years relevant experience in Information Technology (IT) Support
- Experience with hardware and software
- Experience in network support
- Experience in IT technical support
- Appropriate network management experience
- A valid driver’s licence
- Job related knowledge:
- Technical aspects of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) goods and services
- Information Technology Acts and Policies
- Government ICT systems
- Understanding management of information and the formal reporting system
- Internal systems change control
- Project management principles and tools
- Job related skills:
- Planning and Organising
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Advanced computer literacy
- Project management
- Interpersonal relations
- The ability to work efficiently and effectively at all times