Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism
Salary band
R 1 098 195
Closing date
28 September 2026
Reference
C6/26/5
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Department
Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism
Directorate
Information Technology Management
Location
Head Office: Polokwane
Salary
R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive remuneration package). Note: The remuneration package includes a basic (75% of packages), State contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according to the individuals’ personal needs.
Requirements
Grade 12 plus an NQF 6 qualification in Information Technology or equivalent as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience within Information and Technology fields of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD level). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability). Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of Information Technology strategic management. Knowledge of financial management. Knowledge of HR practice & procedures. Knowledge of administrative procedures. Knowledge of Project management. Knowledge of Personnel Management. Knowledge of Information Technology. Information Technology Security skills. Sound organising and planning skills. Good written communication. Good communication skills. Listening skills. Writing skills. Interpersonal skills.
Duties
Ensure that anti-virus software is installed on all Departmental desktops, laptops and is centrally managed and updated at least 2 times a week. Maintain Web Security Gateways for all relevant Departmental offices. Administer unified threat management appliances for all relevant Departmental offices. Maintain intrusion prevention and anti-spam systems for all relevant Departmental offices. Develop and implement IT Security policies. Facilitate the implementation of biometric security solution. Develop IT Risk Register in conjunction with Risk Management unit. Compile Risk Mitigation Plan for all 205 relevant Departmental offices. Compile and submit quarterly report for Risk Management and mitigation plan. Minimise IT Risk for the Department. Analyse previous audit report. Implement recommendations from previous report. Co- ordinate internal and external audit activities. Conduct Review audit report. Implement audit recommendations. Minimise / Reduce the number of audit findings. Subscribe to relevant for a. Attend IT Security Summits and workshops. Engage with subject matter experts. Conduct Proof Concept where applicable. Compile appropriate reports. Engage with State Security Agency for vulnerability assessment scans. Compile Quarterly Reports. Develop plan to mitigate identified vulnerabilities. Implement mitigation plan to reduce vulnerabilities.
Enquiries
Ms. WA Klaassen Te l N o : (015) 293 8691
Notes
The remuneration package includes a basic (75% of packages), State contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according to the individuals’ personal needs.
Closing Date
2026-09-2
Information technology skills are among the most in-demand in the South African job market. Cape Town has established itself as a significant technology hub, while Johannesburg and Pretoria host the majority of corporate IT teams. The public sector is also a major employer of IT professionals, with posts in systems administration, network management, and software development regularly advertised through DPSA and government departments. Remote work is more common in technology than in any other South African sector.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 098 195. 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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