POST 14/67 : DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT REF NO: CMSB-137
Overview: To provide strategic leadership, tactical oversight, and operational management of the Department’s ICT infrastructure environment that enables the dtic to fulfil its mandate.
Re-advertised with the correct key requirements. Applicants who previously applied need not re-apply and will still be considered.
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Sunnyside, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Qualification at NQF level 7 in Computer Science, Informatics, Computer Engineering, or a relevant qualification. 5 years of relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level in an ICT environment. Key Requirements: Experience leading ICT infrastructure, platforms, and operations. Proven experience managing enterprise servers, storage, networks (fixed & wireless), telephony, and end-user computing. Experience in capacity planning, performance optimisation, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Experience managing SLAs, OLAs, and vendor/service provider relationships (including SITA/GITOC). Experience in infrastructure configuration, change, incident, and problem management. Experience preparing technical and strategic inputs for MTEF, business plans, and budget submissions. Experience managing large ICT programme budgets and assets. Strong stakeholder engagement with executives, campus tenants, SOEs, and other government entities. People management experience, including building technical capability and managing multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of IT governance, security standards, Microsoft platform, operating systems, and system administration.

DUTIES : Strategic Planning & Alignment: Lead multi-year infrastructure strategy and roadmap; translate strategy into operational plans and KPIs. Provide inputs into business planning, MTEF and budget processes, monitor implementation. Infrastructure Platforms & Technology Management: Manage physical, virtual and cloud server platforms, storage and databases. Oversee networks, telephony, collaboration platforms and end-user device lifecycle management. Service Management, Configuration & Performance: Govern configuration management and infrastructure baselines; lead capacity planning and performance optimisation. Manage incident, problem and change processes and ensure effective backup, DR and business continuity services. Vendor, SLA & Outsourcing Governance: Define and monitor SLAs/OLAs with external providers and internal units; manage vendor performance and escalations. Stakeholder Management: Engage executives, business units, SITA, GITOC, SSA and campus tenants; prepare infrastructure performance and governance reports. Directorate Management & Capability Development: Manage financial resources, assets and human resources of the directorate; promote innovation,
accountability and service excellence

ENQUIRIES : Ms U Pitse Tel No: (012) 394 1563 / L Mdashe Tel No: (012) 394 3103 / V Mazibuko Tel No: (012) 394 5608
NOTE : In terms of the dtic’s EE requirements, preference will be given to African males and persons with disabilities.

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted: Via e-mail to applications@thedtic.gov.za (Ref no. must appear in subject-line – if no reference no. is provided the application may not be considered), by post to The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria.
CLOSING DATE : 13 May 2026
NOTE : The application must include a completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, the dtic website or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications received that do not comply with this requirement will not be considered.