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FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE 
 
Free State Provincial Government is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representativity (race, gender and disability) in the Province through the filling of these posts and candidates whose appointment/promotion/transfer will promote representativity will receive preference. 
 
APPLICATIONS : Head: Public Works, Human Resources Management Directorate. P.O Box 7551, Bloemfontein 9300 or Applications that are hand delivered must be brought at the Foyer of OR Tambo House where they must be placed in the appropriately marked box at: Security Ground Floor, OR Tambo House, St. Andrews Street, Bloemfontein. No Applications Will Be Accepted By Staff In Offices In The Building. 
 
 
NOTE : Directions to applicants: Applications must be submitted on form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications (a transcript of results must be attached), driver's license, identity document and a C.V. (Separate application for every vacancy). Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are posted or hand delivered timeously. Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), and must please attach proof of the level of their qualifications after evaluation. No e-mailed or faxed applications will be considered. Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. 



OTHER POSTS
 
 
ICT SECURITY SPECIALIST INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY REF NO: PWI 20/17 (X1 POST) 
Directorate
SALARY : R470 040 per annum (Level 10) 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in IT or Bachelors Degree in IT. Knowledge of IT, Risk Management or Information Security. A valid driver’s license 
 
DUTIES : Maintain the ICT security infrastructure for the department. (e.g. provision of ICT Risk Frame Work and its Registry). Analyze, identify and evaluate information technology (Infrastructure) and systems security risks/controls. Propose, recommend and implement IT/s risk reduction solutions. Implement both the physical and logical security procedures, includes physical access control procedure, password and parameter setting policy). Ensure that information and information systems are properly protected from a variety of threats such as error and fraud. Ensure that hardware, software, personnel and data are not impaired by the ineffective functioning of support equipment (e.g. air conditioning, UPS) due to natural causes or exposure to sabotage, espionage or subversion. Maintain IT security policies. Monitor, resolve security issues, log the incidents and report on security related issues. Identify, assess, and analyze ICT related problems and vulnerabilities (pro-active and reactive), and implement technical solutions, measures and best practices to ensure available operational technical environment. Monitor departmental ICT environment and strategy and conduct research to provide solutions to the department with regards to specialist ICT fields. Research new technologies / products, market directions and ideas and make recommendations on the feasibility thereof. Undertake ICT continuity and disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing. Provide specialist advice on requirements and specifications for procurement of ICT related goods and services and serve on tender evaluation/adjudication committees (SITA). Represent the department with various stakeholders (provincial & national departments; private/international organisations) to deliver required ICT solutions. Monitor the performance of the subordinates allocated to the section. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms GB Zake Tel No: (051) 492 3912 
 
CLOSING DATE : 30 November 2020 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTROL NETWORK CONTROLLER REF NO: PWI 20/18 (X1 POST) 
Directorate: Information and Communication Technology 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in IT or Bachelors Degree in IT. Five years appropriate practical experience in Networking Environment. Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and File Servers. Practical experience Microsoft and CISCO Network Environment. Valid Code B Driver’s License. RecommendationsKnowledge of the Microsoft Ecosystem/ Environment (Microsoft Windows Operating System and Server Environment., i.e. Exchange, Active Directory and SharePoint). Knowledge of practical experience on SQL, Columbus Desktop Management and Spider, and development and implementation of ICT Corporate Governance Policies. Valid Code 08 Driver’s License. 
 
DUTIES : Be responsible for the administration, optimization and efficient operations of the ICT systems, including monitoring of usage and performance, as well as the identification of the enhancement opportunities system failures. Administration of all Network connections, switches, routers etc. Perform Software and Hardware Rollout Projects. Provide first line helpdesk support. Constant research and evaluation of Software and Hardware Products. Administration, installation and upgrades of Software and Hardware Products. Administration of Operating Systems and File Servers. Provide input on policy matters regarding ICT. Ensure that networks diagrams are developed and maintained properly. Develop information and technology systems infrastructure and conduct investigation in the maintenance of existing technologies, availability need and demonstrate new technologies. Manage activities of the server administration and related support staff and assist with government wide policy guidelines and advice technology trends, direction and best practices. Promote the optimal and efficient utilization of computer technology as a key enabler in the delivery of information and related services, with a new to enhance departmental service delivery. Establish and implement IT strategy. Review IT risks and ensure mitigation plans are developed and executed. Ensure conformance of all IT products, systems and services to departmental needs. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. GB. Zake Tel No: (051) 492 3912 
 
CLOSING DATE : 30 November 2020




ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A (X14 POSTS) 
Directorate: Works Construction and Maintenance Regional Offices 
SALARY : R190 653 per annum A basic salary (OSD) 
CENTRE : Mangaung Region (X8 Posts) 
Carpentry Ref No: PWI 20/19 (X2 Posts) 
Bricklaying Ref No: PWI 20/20 (X2 Posts) 
Welding Ref No: PWI 20/21 (X1 Post) 
Tiling & Plastering Ref No: PWI 20/22 (X2 Posts) 
Mechanical Ref No: PWI 20/23 (X1 Post) 
Lejweleputswa/ Fezile Dabi Region (X6 Posts) 
Plumbing Ref No: PWI 20/24 (X1 Post) 
Carpentry Ref No: PWI 20/25 (X1 Post) 
Bricklaying Ref No: PWI 20/26 (X2 Posts) 
Electrical Ref No: PWI 20/27 (X1 Post) 
Welding Ref No: PWI 20/28 (X1 Post) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A completed Apprenticeship and passed Trade Test in terms of the Provisions of Section 13(2) (h) of the Manpower Training Act of 1981, as amended or a Certificate issued under the Provision of the Repealed Section 27 of the same Act. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993) (OHS Act). 
 
DUTIES : Render technical, production, operation and maintenance services. Implement according to client specification and within limits of production capability. Quality assurance of produced objects within the ambit of the specific trade the incumbent is required to render a production and maintenance services to: Inspect equipment and/or facilities for technical faults. Repair equipment and facilities according to standards. Test repair equipment and/or facilities against specifications. Service equipment and/or facilities according to schedule. Quality assure serviced and maintained equipment and/or facilities. Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit reports. Provide inputs to the operational plan. Keep and maintain job record/register. Supervise and mentor staff. Maintain expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with technologies and procedures. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Khumalo, Tel No: (051) 403 7850 
 
CLOSING DATE : 30 November 2020