IT Technician MN 3935/25

This notice serves to place an erratum in respect of the advertisement issued on 17 June 2025, Reference Number: MN3935/25 containing the vacancy advertisement for IT Technician which closes on 07 July 2025. Applicants should NOTE that the purpose of the erratum is to correct the experience requirement. Candidates that applied should note the experience requirement has been amended to exclude Local Government and therefore only require “at least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience within an IT environment”

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 12. - National Diploma or relevant equivalent NQF6 qualification in Information Technology. - Computer Literate (proficiency in MS Office Suite). - Knowledge of networking concepts. - Valid driver’s license. - Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft 365 Administration. - Experience of Server and system/application administration. - Advanced IT troubleshooting, configuration and repair skills – Advanced knowledge of Manage Engine Service Desk. - Ability to multi-task, maintain focus under pressure, and always ensure accuracy and attention to detail. - Good communication skills and report writing. - Knowledge of switches and routers – 3 to 5 years relevant experience within an IT environment.

DUTIES

Provide technical, IT related, services to end-users, including technical support, software and hardware installation, and assisting with troubleshooting queries. - Attend to all calls logged on IT Helpdesk. – provide technical support related to application software systems and troubleshoot issues as they arise. – Provide facilitation: Facilitate meetings with customers and interpret, assess, and evaluate customer business requirements to establish project scope and design criteria for systems. – Documentation Management: - maintain an application documentation library to ensure all systems and processes are well documented. - Responsible to perform the daily System and Server Checklist. - Ensure that all endpoint devices, servers, backups, and services are functioning optimally. - Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as requested or instructed by supervisor (management) from time to time.

SALARY:          R 274 380.00 p.a. – R 313 416.00 p.a. (Level 8/7 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 439 507.40 p.a

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 07 JULY 2025 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for travelling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates travelling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability). Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7569, 7557. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.