District Information Technology Officer

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Engineering at an NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. ITIL Foundation Certificate will be an added advantage. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Information Technology environment is required. Experience in desktop, network, server and application support. Experience in wide range of computer systems support. Knowledge and application of the GITO Guidelines and Prescripts. Sound knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards. Sound knowledge of the Protection of Information 84 of 1982 and the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000. Knowledge of the State Information Technology Agency Act 88 of 1998. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of Departmental legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Service Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. People Management and Empowerment. Programme and Project Management. Conflict Management and Resolution. Influencing and networking. Attention to detail. Process analysis and improvement. Conflict resolution and management. Team working. Presentation Skills. Interpersonal Skills. Communication Skills. Planning and Organising. Computer literacy. Decision Making. Report Writing. Digital Transformation Skills. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Ensure the implementation of infrastructure and hardware support. Install and support Telkom data lines, routers, switches, firewalls, and IDS/IPS. Ensure the installation and support of Servers in the centre. Ensure officials are enrolled on BACM and provided with BACM smart cards. Support online verification scanners and fingerprint scanners used for online verification. Provide support on desktops, printers, or laptops on peripherals e.g. camera; 3M fingerprint scanner; signature pad; MDF-Scan flow printers. Maintain IT asset registers in various local offices. Facilitate disposal process of IT assets providing technical reports for redundant and obsolete items. Coordinate IT requirements (i.e. computers and all peripherals) of individual offices with Head Office. Facilitate and implement application/ system support 38 in the district municipality. Identify and resolve problems causing disruption on the operation of the business and in the network. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance in the unit. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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