Desktop Technician, ICT and Assets - Gauteng Department of Health

DUTIES:

• Manage, install, configure, and upgrade operating systems and software. Using standard business and administrative packages.
• Install, assemble, and configure computers, monitors, network infrastructure and peripherals, such as cables and printers. 
• Help in maintaining departmental LAN.
• Act as a technical resource in assisting users to resolve problems with equipment and data.
• Analyse and monitor the ICT connectivity environment. Advise on technical changes in the ICT environment. 
• Help Manage overall ICT systems security and disaster.
• Liaise between management and users.
• Anticipate and manage ICT risks e.g., virus threats, power outages, leakage of information, etc. 
• Help Manage and maintain all ICT equipment. 
• Provide first-line technical support and maintain WAN / LAN and desktop for all users. 
• Minimize service disruption by operating, supporting, and maintaining day-to-day operational issues.
• Attend to user complaints.
• Record keeping,
• Manage telecommunications/telephone management system.
• Maintenance and administration of campus assets.
• Safeguard and control of campus assets.
• Participate in college and campus committees,  task groups,  projects,  activities, and meetings.  
• Participate in activities that will promote institutional ICT integrity e.g.,
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct.
• Perform any other duties delegated by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent certificate. Degree/ National Diploma in Information Communication Technology or related qualifications. 
• Knowledge and experience in Desktop, LAN, and WAN support. Knowledge of systems such as BAS, PERSAL, SAP, SRM and Microsoft packages. 
• MCSA or MCSE will be an advantage. 
• Computer skills,
• Word and Excel. 
• Communication skills and application of Batho Pele principles. 
• Valid Driver’s license.

SALARY: R176 310 per annum (Level 05), (plus benefits)

CENTRE: Gauteng College of nursing (Ga-Rankuwa Campus)

ENQUIRIES: B Govene (Mr.) Tel No: (063) 504 4734

The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity in employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.   

Certified copies of the Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a  driver’s license where necessary,  will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. The specific reference must be quoted. Applicants can apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. 

It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members are subjected to Personnel Suitability checks (PSC) - Verification, upon appointment within the Department. This verification process entails reference checks; identity verification, qualifications verification, and criminal record checks.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will be subjected to Pre-employment medical surveillance. Incomplete applications or applications received after the

The closing date will not be considered. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No hand delivery, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.

The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post(s). NB: For assistance with online applications, please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za.