Assistant Director: Information Technology REF NO: GTC2026/09

SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits

CENTRE : Central Office

REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbent should have senior Certificate/Grade12 or NCV Certificate (level 4) plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Information Technology/computer science or a relevant qualification.

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant work experience in the Information Technology environment of which 3 years should be on a supervisory level. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be computer literate.

• Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills: Knowledge of the TVET sector regulations and legislative framework. Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and programmes. Knowledge and understanding of Corporate ICT principles, ICT policies and relevant legislation, prescripts and regulations governing the TVET and Public Service sector. Should have strong administrative, planning, organising, report writing, project management, problem solving and people management skills, financial management, communication and interpersonal, planning and organising and team leadership.

DUTIES

• Development, review and monitor the implementation of information communication technology (ICT) policies: Conduct research regarding provincial and national policy framework and legislation. Conduct workshops and awareness of all new ICT policies. Ensure that appropriate policies and processes are put in place for risk management. Information system management: Administer and monitor IT security and electronic access, establish systems to safeguard hardware and data, Perform system backup.

• Network Management and Maintenance: Research and develop specifications for Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies, Procure LAN and WAN technologies, Distribute LAN and WAN access to staff and students according to the college policy and needs, Set-up, manage and maintain LAN, WAN, email, and internet connections in the college, Troubleshooting, resolving, and documenting all ICT related issues.

• ICT software and hardware maintenance: Research and develop plans for software and hardware products required technologies and system which enables the colleges core business, support functions and programs, Advice on procurement of college software and hardware according to the college's needs, distribute software and hardware for use by students and staff according to college's needs, Maintain and monitor software and hardware systems, report on redundant hardware and software and advise on updating, Manage all licensing of software that the college is using and ensure that they are valid and appropriate.

• Provisions of intranet and networks services: assist with the procurement of intranet and internet product and services according to the college's needs, ensure access of intranet and internet in the college, ensure that the college website is continuously updated with current information. Management of human, Financial and other resources of the unit.