Specialist: Configuration, Ref No : HRMC 32/23/4 at The Department of Home Affairs

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  Specialist: Configuration, Ref No : HRMC 32/23/4

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • City Pretoria
  • Job Field ICT / Computer 
  • Salary Range R750,000 - R1,000,000/month

  REQUIREMENTS : 

  •  An undergraduate qualification in Information Technology / Computer Science / Computer Engineering at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA  
  • A Certificate in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)  
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Information Technology (Configuration Management tools) environment  Sound knowledge of related databases and related tools  
  • Knowledge and understanding of ITIL or other relevant service management standards  Knowledge and application of the GITO guidelines and prescripts  
  • Knowledge of Configuration Management tools •
  •  Sound knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS)  Sound knowledge of the Protection of Information Act 84 of 1982 and the promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 •
  •  Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework  
  • Knowledge of the Departmental legislations and Prescripts •

  Required skills and competencies:

  • Capability and leadership  Decision making, business
  • continuity and accountability  Expenditure and configuration management  Ability to translate
  • IT language into English  Project and program management  Ability to meet deadlines •
  • Problem solving and analysis  Business report writing and presentation skills  Good
  • communication skills  Innovation and analytical skills  Client orientation and customer focus •
  • A valid drivers’ license, willingness to travel and work extended hours when required.

  DUTIES : 
  The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:

  •  Coordinate and implement Configuration Management Database for new systems and upgrades •
  •  Coordinate and maintain the existing Configuration Management Database (CMDB), and ensure the implementation of identified upgrades in conjunction with Change and Release Management  
  • Design configuration management planning to identify Configuration Items (CI) and the information to be recorded on the Configuration Management Systems (CMS)  
  • Monitor and evaluate Configuration Management processes and procedures for new systems and upgrades  Monitor configuration management tools to track and manage Configuration Items (CI)  
  • Develop, implement and maintain Configuration Management policies and procedures  
  • Ensure successful business transformation  
  • Compile tactical plans aligned to business requirements to ensure effective strategy execution  
  • Monitor and participate in the implementation of efficiency improvement projects  
  • Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management practices  
  • Report on all risks and financial indicators  
  • Establish and implement quality control, norms and standards framework for human resource stakeholder interaction and service delivery  
  • Manage financial and physical resources within the Unit

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  Method of Application

  Applications must be submitted on the Application for Employment Form (Z.83), obtainable from any Public Service department or at www.gov.za and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yr) of each employment period to be considered, including the details of at least two contactable referees (should be people who recently worked with the applicant) together with a certified copy of highest qualification. Shortlisted applicants who will be invited for interviews, will be requested to bring all other supporting documentation on the day of the interview. It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by South African Qualifications Authority. All shortlisted candidates for posts on Salary Level 9 and above will be subjected to a technical assessment that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job.  Compulsory requirement for SMS posts, Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.

  All identified candidates on Salary Level 11 and above will furthermore undergo a competency assessment, which applies transversally across the Public Service. All recommended candidates, irrespective of the Salary Level, will be subject to Employment Suitability Checks (Credit, Criminal, Citizenship, Employment Reference and Qualification Verification Checks).

  Kindly note that, for e-mailed applications, should you not receive an acknowledgement of receipt/ confirmation advice, this could mean that your application did not reach us due to the size of the attachments exceeding 2.5MB. Should this occur, we suggest you resend your application in 2 or 3 parts, splitting the attachments accordingly.

  ENQUIRIES :

  Mr A Molatlhegi, Tel No: (012) 406 2845
  APPLICATIONS :

  Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your comprehensive CV, citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yr) of each employment period to be considered, together with an
  Application for Employment Form (New Z.83), obtainable from any Public Service department or at www.gov.za, by the closing date to: E-mail: [email protected]

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

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