INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Department of Water and Sanitation · Mbombela 91
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- 301026/24
- Salary band
- R 413 001
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Location: Mbombela 91 Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08) Requirements: A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Information Technology. Three (3) years appropriate experience in Information Technology. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Certification in the following Certified Microsoft Engineer, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE). A+ and Network+ certification is required. Knowledge of Windows 7; Windows 8; Window 10; MS Office 2010, 2013 and Office 365; Symantec Ant-virus; Microsoft MS; Transversal systems (PERSAL, SAP and LOGIS) and ITIL will serve as an advantage. Willingness to travel to various remote sites and offices Competences: An in-depth knowledge of client server IT environment. Leadership qualities as well as strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Good computer knowledge and skills (Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Ability to work under pressure. Good communication skills both verbal and written. Exposure to different business application platforms. Duties: Manage calls logged on the call management systems. Provision of end-user support with regards to hardware, software and network connectivity. Ensure that all IT policies, norms and standards are enforced. Perform quality control for the Local Area Network (LAN). Perform installation, maintenance and upgrading of computer hardware and software as second fault-finding identification. Install and upgrade software applications not performed by resources from the outsourced partner. Provide and maintain internet and e- mail client services. Ensure that antivirus software signature and operating systems patches are up to date. Initiate and co-ordinate the change control procedures. Provide technical input for training and development of computer end-user skills. Perform routine back-ups for all the available servers. Compile monthly performance reports. The appointees will be expected to perform overtime and standby duties when necessary. Application instructions: platforms. Enquiries: Mr BZ Vilane Tel No: (013) 759 7496 / Ms FM Mkhwanazi Tel No: (013) 759 7515 / Ms PC Ngwamba Tel No: (013) 759 7446 / Mr E Pinga Tel No: (013) 759 7575 Closing Date: 2026-10-30T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Information Technology
- ✓Three (3) years appropriate experience in Information Technology
- ✓The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license
- ✓Certification in the following Certified Microsoft Engineer, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
- ✓A+ and Network+ certification is required
- ✓Knowledge of Windows 7
- ✓MS Office 2010, 2013 and Office 365
- ✓Symantec Ant-virus
- ✓Transversal systems (PERSAL, SAP and LOGIS) and ITIL will serve as an advantage
- ✓Willingness to travel to various remote sites and offices Competences: An in-depth knowledge of client server IT environment
Key responsibilities
- •Manage calls logged on the call management systems
- •Provision of end-user support with regards to hardware, software and network connectivity
- •Ensure that all IT policies, norms and standards are enforced
- •Perform quality control for the Local Area Network (LAN)
- •Perform installation, maintenance and upgrading of computer hardware and software as second fault-finding identification
- •Install and upgrade software applications not performed by resources from the outsourced partner
- •Provide and maintain internet and e- mail client services
- •Ensure that antivirus software signature and operating systems patches are up to date
- •Initiate and co-ordinate the change control procedures
- •Provide technical input for training and development of computer end-user skills