Director: Networks at The Department of Home Affairs

What we do

The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
• Managing the birth, mar...
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  Director: Networks

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field ICT / Computer 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology Management or related at an NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA.
  • 5 Years’ experience at Middle / Senior Managerial in an IT environment is required. Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP or equivalent will be an added advantage. Extensive years’ experience in IT Networks is required. Extensive experience in network design and implementation. Experience in managing a network with not less than 300 users. 

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Lead and direct the coordination and implementation of WAN and LAN operations. Direct, plan, organise, and manage operations for stability, availability and integrity of the organization’s IT network infrastructure. Manage the delivery of critical support services for day to day IT network operation, data communications, and telecommunications according to the required time frames. Manage the development and implementation of LAN and WAN environment. Oversee the designing and availability communication infrastructure in the department.
  • Ensure approval and recommend the usage of new or changed standards to ensure improved efficiency, effectiveness and robustness. Manage the project work and producing weekly/ monthly reports in relation to network infrastructure and other problems. Provide input into the estimation and scheduling of implementation of activities. Manage and ensure the implementation of identified potential threats and liaise with IS Security for resolution/ addressing threats. Manage the development of identified policies and standards and guidelines to be followed by DHA to ensure safe keeping of networks. Provide support to the CD regarding reporting requirements of the function.
  • Maintain relationship with service providers (Internet Service Providers, SITA, and other network infrastructure services companies). Manage and ensure bandwidth to ensure adequate capacity throughout the Department. Liaise with IS security to ensure minimisation of threats such as intrusion. Manage the performance of external service providers. Lead and direct the implementation, Installation and configuration of IS network. Manage and implement strategic objectives and innovation within the directorate. Ensure operational efficiency and service delivery improvement of network support in the department.
  • Ensure good governance and compliance within the directorate. Implement governance processes, frameworks and procedures. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Chief Directorate. Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements

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  Method of Application

  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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