Tuesday 15 October 2013

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

POST  :  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (Reference: S8/3/2013/770)

SALARY  :  R495 603 per annum (Level 11) (All inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)

CENTRE  :  DIRECTORATE: INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND OHS (PRETORIA)

REQUIREMENTS  :  *National  Diploma/B  Tech  in  Information  Technology.  *3-5  years  working experience  in  ICT  Security environment.  *The  candidate  must  have  valid  driver’s  license  (code  08).  *Willingness  to  travel extensively.  The  incumbent  must  possess  the  following  skills:  *Computer  literacy,  verbal  and  written communication skills, interpersonal relation skills and investigation skills and understanding of security legislation, directives and standards such as the MISS, ITILL, Cobit, and ISOs’.

DUTIES  :  *Ensure  secured  network  facility  within  DRDLR  against  rapidly  evolving  threats.  *Ensure that  server rooms and other ICT related applications are secured adequately. *Participate in the development of Business Continuity Plan. *Develop and implement ICT disaster and recovery plan in conjunction with the  Information  Technology.  *Ensure  secured  information  and  communication  technology  security  on daily  basis.  *Conduct  and  implement  ICT  security  audit  recommendations.  *Develop  ICT  security standards  in  line  with  Departmental  requirements  and  industry  best  practices.  *Investigate  all  ICT security breaches.

ENQUIRIES  :  Mr L Chipana
Tel: (012) 312 8773

NOTE  :  African, Coloured, Indian, White males and Coloured, Indian, White females are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE  :  25 October 2013                      

IMPORTANT  :  Please  forward  your  application, quoting  the  relevant  reference  number  to:  The Department  of  Rural Development  and  Land  Reform,  Private  Bag  X833,  Pretoria,  0001  or  hand  it delivered  to  184  Jeff Masemola Street, (Formerly known as Jacob Mare) corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger streets, Pretoria, for the attention of: Human Resource Management

The  suitable  candidate  will  be  selected  with  the  intention  of  promoting  representivity  as contemplated in the relevant component’s Employment Equity Plan. The Department reserves the right not to appoint any applicant in this position and reserves the right  to  conduct  pre-employment  security  screening.  We  are  zero  tolerance  to  fraud  and corruption Department and we urge you to report any suspicious of fraud and corruption to the National Anti-Corruption Hotline (NACH) 0800 701-701.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications  must  be  submitted  on  form  Z  83,  obtainable  from  any  Public  Service  Department  and
should  be  accompanied  by  a  comprehensive  Curriculum  Vitae  (previous  experience  must  be comprehensively  detailed)  and  certified  copies  of  qualifications,  service  certificates  and  identification document.  Applicants  with  foreign  qualifications  must  submit  a  SAQA  evaluation  report  on  the
qualification.  Non-SA citizens must  attach  a  certified  copy  of  proof  of  permanent  residence  in  South
Africa.  In  addition  to  completing  the  Z83,  applicants  are  required  to  disclose  any  pending  criminal,
disciplinary or any other adverse allegations or investigation against them. Applicants must also provide
the  full  names,  addresses  and  telephone  numbers  of  at  least  three  referees.  Failure  to  submit  the  requested  documents  may  result  in  your  application  not  being  considered.  (Applications  lacking
evidence  of  relevant  experience  will  not  be  considered).  If  you  apply  for  more  than  one  post  in  the Department, please submit separate application forms for each post. Applicants will be expected to be
available  for selection  interviews  at  a time,  date  and  place  as  determined  by  the  Department.  If  you
have not been contacted for an interview within three months of the closing date, please note that your
application was not successful. Correspondents will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 Applications will not be considered after the closing date.