GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS VACANCIES

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (NB. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies, the old prescribed application for employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31 December 2020) and must be completed in full with page 2 duly signed (failure to do so will result in your application not being considered), and clear indication of the reference number on the Z83. The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), The Government Printing Works reserves the right to fill or not fill its advertised posts. General information: Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews, which might be virtual at a date and time determined by the Government Printing Works. Applicants applying for SMS posts are required to successfully complete the Certificate for entry into the SMS and full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Applicants are expected to pay for the course and may enrol for it at a cost of R265.00. The duration of the course is 120 hours. Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise, which might be virtual that intends to test relevant technical elements of the jobs by the Government Printing Works. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the Selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the Implementation of Competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies, using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Personnel suitability checks will also be administered as a part of the selection process. Successful candidates will be required to enter in an employment contract and performance agreement (as relevant), and must obtain a positive security clearance. Applications received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration. If you have not received a response from this institution within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
 
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Assistant Director: Occupational Health And Safety with a basic salary of R393 711 per annum (Level 09) that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 45 dated 25 November 2022 with closing date of 12 December 2022, did not reflect where applications should be sent and have been amended as follows: Applications: All applications must be forwarded to: The Chief Directorate: Human Resources, Government Printing Works, Private Bag X85, Pretoria, 0001 or be hand delivered to: 149 Bosman Street, Pretoria. For Attention: Ms. L Pale / Ms. V Maja, Human Resources Tel No: 012 764 3976 /012 764 3912 Due to these new amendments, closing date for this post will be extended to 20 December 2022. We apologies for the inconvenience caused.

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ICT SECURITY SPECIALIST REF NO: GPW 22/72 
SALARY : R766 584 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade twelve Certificate plus a National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology/Information Management/ Business Informatics/Computer Science/Software Development or relevant NQF6 with 5 - 7 years’ experience in ICT technical functions and a minimum of 3 years network security experience with Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Advanced Security+ (CASP+), Proven firewall certification, Working knowledge of Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems, Cybersecurity, Advanced technical knowledge of DMZ, firewall and SSLVPN. ITIL Foundations, King Three (3), COBIT5/2019 foundation or ISO27001 certification will be an added advantage. 
 
DUTIES : Responsible for the integrity and protection of the organisation's information systems from unauthorised access and violations, Analyses potential security risks, evaluates trends, anticipates requirements and develops incident response plans, Monitor and audit systems for abnormal activity, reports violations and executes corrective action, Conducts periodic audits or penetration tests, Manage problem and service tickets ensuring timely resolution to meet Service Level Agreements, Briefs staff on security awareness and processes and provide network security training to junior ICT personnel, Research and advice ICT management of new trends and vulnerabilities in the information security space, Document all network security related problems and their solutions for future reference, Configure and design the network security in line with best practices and international standards, Manage Firmware upgrade and patch management of all Firewall devices, Public DNS Management and External Mail Flow, Partake in supporting and Administering SSLVPN and setting up VLAN, Penetration tests, Ensure that all GPW infrastructure has the correct level of protection to ensure secure operation, Analyses potential security risks, evaluates trends, anticipates requirements and develops incident response plans protects systems by defining access privileges, control structures and resources for staff and guests, Ensure minimal number of security related service downtime, Implement and monitor Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Thamaga Tel No: (012) 764 4075