Deputy Director: Server Support and Virtualisation

About

Permanent role leading the City’s server infrastructure and virtualisation platforms, including data centre operations, server OS and hypervisor estates, storage, backup, disaster recovery, automation, capacity planning and vendor management. Requires a Matric Certificate, an NQF level 7 relevant bachelor’s degree, at least eight years’ relevant post-qualifying experience including three years at managerial level, and a valid Code 8 driver's licence. Salary: R67 075,25 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) Terms of service: Permanent position Reference: 094/2026 Duty station: JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein

How to apply

Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV). Apply only through https://share.hsforms.com/1Y6gpbYVCSQqry6s2dSXEKw469tl; applications submitted via email will not be accepted or considered.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the Directorate and Department’s strategic planning process;
• Lead the Sub-Directorate’s tactical planning process;
• Ensure sound Financial Planning and budgeting processes for the Sub-Directorate;
• Lead and facilitate the Sub-Directorate’s Demand Planning process;
• Lead and facilitate the Directorate Performance Management planning process;
• Lead and manage the development of the Sub-Directorate’s Personal Development Plans (PDPs) process;
• Ensure effective and efficient Sub-Directorate functions, processes, procedures, systems and policies;
• Lead the Recruitment, Selection nd Placement process for sourcing of suitably qualified staff for the Sub-Directorate;
• Ensure effective and efficient Procurement management in line with SCM and ICT governance;
• Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the Sub-Directorate’s objectives;
• Direct the rendering of data centre and virtualisation services in line with ITIL, COBIT and ISO standards;
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems;
• Ensure effective control of the Sub-Directorate's Human Resources;
• Ensure effective Financial Resource control;
• Ensure effective Directorate asset management and Control;

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or any related Qualification at NQF level 7
• Professional certifications in Data Centre Management and/or Server and Virtualisation, ITIL, ISO 27001, CISSP, CISM, CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional), or equivalent will be advantageous
• 8 years or more relevant post-qualifying experience covering all aspects of the information and technology function, of which 3 years should be at managerial level
• A valid Code 8 driver's licence