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POST 07/249 : CHIEF NETWORK TECHNOLOGIST,
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 23 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
Competencies
- Knowledge of the following: ICT Network Infrastructure (LAN, WAN, WIRELESS, Voice, etc)
- Mobile Data Communications and Wireless Networks
- Server and storage systems
- Virtual platforms (on prem and cloud base)
- PC, notebooks and printer (MS Operating Systems and services)
- Experience in the following: Network (Wired & Wireless) and related services
- Voice, compute and storage infrastructure and operations, including VOIP architecture and systems and corporate IPT solutions
- Industry vendor knowledge, example Cisco, Huawei, products as well as Microsoft and Linux server environments. Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Program and project management: Planning, coordination, organising
- Decision making skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Conflict resolution
- Incident and change management.
Duties
ICT Infrastructure Architecture, planning, Design, configuration management; ICT Operations and Maintenance management; ICT Governance: Co-ordinate and manage departmental ICT infrastructure and security policy, strategy, architectures, standards; ICT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity; ICT Program and Project management and Stakeholder Engagement; Knowledge Management: Documentation and Reporting.
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Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.
Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214.
For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS