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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS 
 
The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with disability. 
 
APPLICATIONS : The Chief Director, Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand Delivered To: The Chief Registry Clerk, 14th Floor North Tower, Natalia 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr LA Nyilenda 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 April 2021 (Applications received after this date will not be accepted). 
 
 
NOTE : To Applicants: Applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV together with originally certified copies of qualifications, driver’s licence and ID. Applicants who possess a qualification which was obtained from a non-South African University must produce SAQA evaluations when submitting their applications. Failure to comply with any instruction will disqualify applicants. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained from the State Security on the following checks (Security Clearance, Qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). Faxed or late applications will not be accepted. Should applicants not receive any response from the Department within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 
 


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OPERATIONS MANAGER REF NO: 1/2021 (ICT) 
Chief Directorate: Corporate Services 
Directorate: Information and Communications Technology 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (All inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Service) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of an undergraduate (NQF level 7) qualification as recognised by SAQA in IT with a MOUS or ITIL or ICDL, A+ or MCP coupled with 3 junior management experience in Information Technology environment. Public service experience will be an added advantage. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of policy analysis, Knowledge of Service Level Agreements, Knowledge of IT strategy development, Knowledge of project management, Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture, Knowledge of IT Service Management, Planning and team development skills, Decision making and problem solving skills, Project management skills, Good communication skills (written and verbal), Computer literacy in MS Office, A valid code 8 driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to manage the Department’s ICT Operations pertaining to user support, system maintenance, performance and service levels with the following key responsibilities: Manage service level agreements with regard to the operations of the service desk, Manage and maintain the departmental service desk, Manage the change, configuration and release management process, Provide IT procurement advice, Manage system support, maintenance and infrastructure, Manage the resources of the component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr SP Khanyi at Tel No: (033) 395 3323 
 
 
 
 
 
SYSTEMS APPLICATION ARCHITECT REF NO: 2/2021 (ICT) 
Chief Directorate: Corporate Services 
Directorate: Information and Communications Technology 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Information Technology as a minimum coupled with 3 years’ experience in the Information and Communications Technology environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:, Knowledge and understanding of various architecture frameworks including but not limited to GWEA, TOGAF and Zachman, Demonstrate proficiency in all techniques and procedures related to the design and development of complex IT systems, Knowledge of Databae Management Systems, Knowledge of various programming languages including but not limited to Java, VB.net, HTML and SQL, Knowledge and understanding of ITIL and COBIT frameworks will serve as an added advantage, Excellent organisation, time management, presentation and facilitation skills, Project planning and project management skills, Team development skills, Decision making and problem solving skills, Financial management skills, Good communication skills (written and verbal), Computer literacy in MS Office, A valid code 8 driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to coordinate and facilitate the provision of information systems as well as IT related business solutions with the following key responsibilities: Facilitate the improvement and development of information systems, Promote Information Systems as a strategic resource enabler, Provide support in the management of software development and database management contracts, Undertake research on information systems, Maintain and update the master systems plan. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr SP Khanyi at Tel No: (033) 395 3323