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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga

Salary band

R 605 742

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

DARDLEA/2026/08/31

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga

Directorate

Information Communication and Technology Management

Location

Head Office

Salary

R605 742 per annum

Requirements

A Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma (NQF 6) qualification in Information Technology/ information Systems/Computer Science/ Computer Software Engineering/ Informatics/ Management Information Systems or Business Information Management. A Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) qualification in the above fields will be an advantage. Qualifications in Microsoft Azure Developer Expert and Microsoft Apps will be an added advantage. 3 – 5 years’ experience in ICT Industry with at least 2 years’ experience at a supervisory level. Knowledge of a process Based Approach Project Management Practice, Systems Development Life Cycle, database design and management. Knowledge of Web Application Development (HTML, JAVA, .Net, PHP, C#, Python, JavaScript, PHP, C++, and SQL. and/or other web application portal technology and programming languages. Skills and Competencies: Sound knowledge of PFMA, Public Service Act, Public Service, National Treasury Regulations and ICT prescripts. Software languages and associated development platforms and tools, Multi-tier Software architectures and interfaces, System monitoring (availability, manageability, reliability and security), Software development methodologies, IT service management principles for incident, Change, Problem and Release Management, Technical standards/procedures, Expertise in selected software languages, associated framework and tools, Departmental Procedures and Processes. Presentation and project management skills. Information and data Security. Risk 236 assessment and mitigation. Disaster recovery technologies. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Analyse, evaluate, design, validate, define and document detailed business functional and technical requirements of multiple stakeholders. Map business process to ensure transparency, dependencies and process lifecycle management. Build a repository and database of business processes. Develop, facilitate and negotiate technical requirements and technical solutions amongst multiple stakeholders to business problems. Develop technical specification for anticipated business process automation. Identify the current and future state business processes. Help business stakeholders to envision the future and how their work will need to change to support the future including data migration rules, business rules and enforcing elements of system design. Establish process dependencies and duplications. Manage risks, audit queries and resources. Ensure compliance with relevant ICT policies, standards, legislation and governance frameworks. Develop mechanisms and or ways of resolving the identified issues to ensure system development success. Manage systems development projects. Identify software needs for procurement and development. Ensure that systems are properly documented and meet busines

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·A Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma (NQF 6) qualification in Information Technology/ information Systems/Computer Science/ Computer Software Engineering/ Informatics/ Management Information Systems or Business Information Management
  • ·A Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) qualification in the above fields will be an advantage
  • ·Qualifications in Microsoft Azure Developer Expert and Microsoft Apps will be an added advantage
  • ·3 – 5 years’ experience in ICT Industry with at least 2 years’ experience at a supervisory level
  • ·Knowledge of a process Based Approach Project Management Practice, Systems Development Life Cycle, database design and management
  • ·Knowledge of Web Application Development (HTML, JAVA,
  • ·Net, PHP, C#, Python, JavaScript, PHP, C++, and SQL
  • ·and/or other web application portal technology and programming languages
  • ·Skills and Competencies: Sound knowledge of PFMA, Public Service Act, Public Service, National Treasury Regulations and ICT prescripts
  • ·Software languages and associated development platforms and tools

Key Duties

  • ·Analyse, evaluate, design, validate, define and document detailed business functional and technical requirements of multiple stakeholders
  • ·Map business process to ensure transparency, dependencies and process lifecycle management
  • ·Build a repository and database of business processes
  • ·Develop, facilitate and negotiate technical requirements and technical solutions amongst multiple stakeholders to business problems
  • ·Develop technical specification for anticipated business process automation
  • ·Identify the current and future state business processes
  • ·Help business stakeholders to envision the future and how their work will need to change to support the future including data migration rules, business rules and enforcing elements of system design
  • ·Establish process dependencies and duplications
  • ·Manage risks, audit queries and resources
  • ·Ensure compliance with relevant ICT policies, standards, legislation and governance frameworks

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to ddsbdrecruit77@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR position at Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga?+

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What is the salary for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 605 742. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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