CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND
ELECTRONICS) GRADE A (REFERENCE NO: OC05/2026)

SALARY : R522 741 per annum (OSD)

CENTRE : Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS :

National Diploma (NQF6) in Engineering or relevant qualification as recognized
by SAQA. Compulsory registration with the ECSA as an Engineering
technician, 6 years’ post qualification experience required. The incumbent must
have knowledge of following; Project management, technical design and
analysis research and development, legal compliance, technical report writing,
technical consulting, South Africa Ocean research efforts, Knowledge and
understanding of electronic maintenance and support. Understanding of
science and knowledge of the technical support requirements to conduct
rigorous scientific research. Knowledge of departmental policies and
procedures. Knowledge of public service and Departmental policy and
procedures. The incumbent must have the following skills & competencies;
decision making, team leadership, analytical skills, self-management, financial
management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication and
computer literacy. Skills in Networking, people management, planning and
organizing., conflict management, change management, problem solving and
analysis. The following personal attributes are required; honesty, ability to work
long hours voluntarily, ability to gather and analyse information, ability to
develop and apply policies, ability to work individually and in team, good
interpersonal relations skills, creativity, ability to work under pressure and
ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict.

DUTIES :

The candidate will be responsible to Monitor and report on the performance of
the communication systems and associated peripherals. Monitor and report on
the performance of contractors and service providers to ensure adherence to
SLA’s. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical and /or engineering work
plan. Document procedures, software updates and system configurations.
Prepare Maintenance plans for equipment at the SANAP bases in accordance
with the schedule of voyages. Updates of existing manuals, standards,
drawings & procedures as applicable. Provide mentorship and supervision to
the overwintering personal at the SANAP bases. Responsible for installing,
repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing and operation of
Communication and IT systems; Ensure IT network usability and optimal
performance. Ensure that all HF and VHF radios are properly tested and are
functional before each voyage. Ensure the serviceability of all the recreational,
audio-visual and appliances at the bases. Ensure the serviceability of medical
equipment used at the bases. Ensure that the bases are equipped with the
required technical tools to perform repairs in the constraints of the environment.
Ensure the procurement of Communication, IT, Recreational, Audio-visual and
Appliances for the SANAP bases. Compile and submit reports and other
submissions as required. Compile and Manage an equipment inventory in
accordance with Departmental asset management policies. Provide input to
the maintenance budget and the capital budget. Manage and maintain
contracts and Service Level Agreements with service providers. Plan and
prepare for relief voyages, which include: meetings with all stakeholders, liaise
with all orders, keep track with appointments, issuing of permits, etc. Provide
support with the HR recruitment process for overwintering personal. Ensure
training is provided to over-winterers on the operation of all radio and SAR
equipment. Ensure the availability of PIN codes for all voyage participants and
the recycling thereof. Liaise with scientific stakeholders regarding the
instruments, equipment and website. Participate in annual relief voyages as
required. Ensure continuous professional development to keep up with new
technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical
engineering technology to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant
bodies/councils on engineering-related matters; Keep track with various
Scientific projects at the research bases, as well as ship-based research;
Participate on meetings/workshop/forum to stay abreast with technologies.
Evaluate existing network and communication systems and makes
recommendations for new resources to expand service levels. Identify,
evaluate, and recommend new installations after evaluating the impact on
current systems.

ENQUIRIES : Mr W Boshoff, Tel: (021) 493 7379 34

APPLICATIONS : OC05-2026@dffe.gov.za

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROJECT MANAGEMENT (REF NO: NDOH 25/2026)
(3 POSTS)

This is a re-advertisement. Applicants who have previously applied need to reapply.

Chief Directorate: Digital Health Information Systems

SALARY : R896 436 per annum (An all-inclusive remuneration package) (basic salary
consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be structured
according to Middle Management Service guidelines

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Health Sciences or Social
Sciences or Economics or ICT with a Post Graduate qualification in Agile
Management / Project Management. A post Graduate qualification in Public
Health and registration with the Project Management Institute or Certification
(e.g. CAPM, PMP, Prince2-Practitioner) will be an advantage. Experience in
managing projects in the Health Sector will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and understanding of the Digital Health Context and its various
aspects, from strategy to implementation, digital health identity management,
digital health interoperability, project management methodologies, ICT
governance standards, policies and procedures, Public Finance Management
Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, ICT systems development
processes and implementation. Good communication (verbal and written),
strategic thinking and planning, team management, analytical thinking, risk and
issue management, financial management, quality management, contract
management, project integration management, conflict resolution, facilitation,
change management and computer skills (MS Office package). Ability to plan,
work independently and as part of a team as well as working in a structured
and unstructured environment where initiatives are pioneering with no previous
roadmap to access. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

Develop projects scope and projects plans. Identify the purpose and goals of
the project. Ensure objectives are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant, Time-bound). List of all stakeholders involved in or affected by the
project. Document functional and non-functional requirements. Oversee and
ensure that projects are delivered on time, in budget and to the required quality
standard as per project schedules. Identify the resources (human, financial,
material) needed for each task. Estimate the time required to complete each
task. Use tools like Gantt charts, scrum, Kanban or project management
software. Manage, monitor and evaluate the cross functional team assigned to
the project. Align team goals with organizational objectives to ensure relevance
and support. Schedule regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges,
and next steps. Implement performance metrics to track the progress of the
project and individual contributions. Create and maintain comprehensive
project documentation. Define the types of documentation required for the
project (e.g. project charter, scope statement, requirements documents).

Create a project charter that outlines the project’s purpose, objectives,
stakeholders, and high-level requirements. Ensure that the charter is approved
by key stakeholders to provide a clear project mandate. Develop a scope
statement that clearly defines what is included and excludes from the project.
Perform risk management to minimize project risks. Identify and document
potential risks, including their likelihood and impact. Create a risk management
plan that outlines mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Jali at Tel No: 012 395-8068
POST 11/39 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ICT SECURITY REF NO: NDOH 27/2026
Directorate: Information Communication Technology
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (An all-inclusive remuneration package (basic salary
consists of 70% or 75% of total package), salary package will be structured
according to Middle Management Service guidelines.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Information
Technology/Information Security or Computer Systems as recognized by
SAQA. ITIL foundation and COBIT certification and any accreditation
(Security+, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISK) will be an advantage. At least three
(3) Years of IT experience as Assistant Director or equivalent level as well as
supervisory experience. Experience in an Information Security role, in working
with legal audit and compliance staff, developing and maintaining policies,
procedures, standards and guidelines as well as experience in information
security management frameworks, such as International standards
Organization (ISO) 2700x/ the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) / Control
Objectives for Information & Related Technology (COBIT) frameworks.
Knowledge of ICT Governance, Risk, Security, Compliance and Continuity
methodologies and practices, IT Infrastructure Lifecycle Management and ICT
Networks (LAN & WAN technologies). Knowledge of ICT Controls and ICT
System Development, Backup, Restore, Disaster Recovery and Archiving.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements,
such as DPSA Corporate Governance of ICT Policy Framework, Cloud
Security Policy, Government Wide Enterprise Architecture etc.
Knowledge/Certification on COBIT methodology. Knowledge of ISO 27000
standard, ISO 22301, ISO 38500 and ISO 31000 will be an added advantage.
Good communication (verbal and written), analytical, project management,
policy development, people management, problem solving and decision
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making, planning and organizing and computer skills (MS office package). A
valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Provide strategic support in alignment with business goals and management
of resources. Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive
departmental information security and IT risk management program to ensure
that the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information is owned,
controlled or processed by the department. Provide ICT security support and
maintain compliance with security standards and minimizing of risks. Manage
outsourced vendors that provide information security functions for compliance
with contracted service-level agreements. Provide architecture/engineering
support in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and
secure systems. Consult with IT and security staff to ensure that security is
factored into the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration of
hardware, applications and software. Provide security liaison role by ensuring
that security policies, compliance, and risk management are integrated into all
ICT activities. Assist resource owners and IT staff in understanding and
responding to security audit failures reported by auditors. Manage personnel
and various security initiatives/projects to ensure alignment with organizational
goals, compliance, and audit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Mabuza at Tel No: 012 395 8647