Deputy Director: ICT Operations
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About the role
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Deputy Director: ICT Operations, based in Head Office - Cedara. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and for reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Reference number to quote: SSC27/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Manage ICT support services.
- Manage the provision of ICT Infrastructure.
- Manage the service level agreement with regard to the operations of the service.
- Manage the provision of ICT administration services.
- Manage the resources of the sub-directorate.
Requirements
- A National Diploma (NQF level 6 qualification) in Computer Science or Information Technology and a valid driver's license.
- Experience: 3 years junior management experience in an ICT environment.
- Knowledge:
- Networking
- Hardware and Software
- SharePoint infrastructure
- Microsoft support
- Helpdesk operations management
- ICT Security
- 4IR support
- GIS infrastructure support
- Project management
- RSA Constitution
- Public Service Act
- Public Administration Management Act
- Public Service Regulations
- Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation
- Labour Relations Act
- Employee Performance and Management System
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Skills:
- Computer proficiency
- Language
- Accuracy
- Listening
- Presentation
- Analytical thinking
- Interpersonal relations
- Strategic planning
- Research
- Policy analysis
- Time management
- Report writing
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Selfdisciplined and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
- Project planning
- Information management
- Relationship management and decision-making