Department of Agriculture (DOA)
OST 15/02 : INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR REF NO: 3/3/1/30/2026
Directorate: ICT Service Delivery Operations
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology / Computer Science. Minimum of 3 years Microsoft server environment experience. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of server operating systems. Knowledge of hardware and software troubleshooting. Understanding of Information Technology Infrastructure. Job related skills. Communication skills. Good collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team. Attention to details. Drive and Critical thinking. Technical Competence. A Valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Maintain Hardware and Software Infrastructure: Provisioning of ICT infrastructure and infrastructure support. Server Maintenance. User account management. Ensure ICT governance and risk management. Exchange management. Research Future Trends and Technologies: Testing new hardware and software in the market. Research new trends in the market. Make recommendations and advice on new trends/ technologies. Research AI, Robotics, Machine Learning, internet of things etc. Contribution in Projects: Rollout of special projects. Investigate and plan software and hardware projects.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Nemutandani Tel No: (012) 319 6154/6195
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ICTSArecruit30@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: Coloured Females and Persons with disability.
CLOSING DATE : 22 May 2026 at 16:00
NOTE : To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.