Data Technologist: ICT Support

Reference Number: MPT/ICT/11/2026

Department: Provincial Treasury (MPT)

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Information and Communication Technology Management

Chief Directorate: Assets and Liabilities Management

Programme: Progamme three (03)

Salary Level: 8

Remuneration: R 413 001 per annum

Location: Nkangala Region (Kwa-Mhlanga)

Closing Date: Friday, July 31, 2026

Job Description

Good
communication and Interpersonal skills. Good customer relations. System
development skills. Time management skills. Analytical skills. Knowledge of IT
support services, desktop/hardware platforms, Windows OS, M365, Microsoft
Office 365, and Apple iOS. Must be knowledgeable in the functions of a
service/helpdesk environment.

Requirements

Minimum
three (03) years' National Diploma NQF Level 06 in Information Technology. A
minimum of two (02) years of end-user experience in an information technology
environment. A valid driver's license. Certificate in A+, N+, knowledge of ITIL
V3/V4 Foundation will be an added advantage.

Duties

Provide
end-user support for online services, PC hardware, and software, including
diagnostics and repairs. Log and attend to calls. System development and
process modernization. Participate in the implementation and report on IT-related
projects. Provide dedicated IT support services in online, desktop, mobile, and
virtual environments. Ensure monitoring of service SLA's and MoUs for the
desktop, mobile, and video solutions in the IT environment.

More Information

Enquiries: Mr PM
Nkambule 013 766 4435/4374/4478, Mr DJ Sibiya 013 766 4386/4138

Application closing date:
31 July 2026

Directions
for Applications:

Applicants
are required to register/create a profile and upload all mandatory documents on
the portal to apply for these opportunities.

Only
shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of
qualifications, a valid driver's license, and ID on the day of the interview.
Communication regarding requirements for certified documents will be limited to
shortlisted candidates.

PLEASE
NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

The
Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
Employer.

The
Provincial Treasury intends to promote representation in terms of (race, gender,
and disability) through the filling of these posts.

All
appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity targets of
the Provincial Treasury.

Suitably
qualified women and persons with disabilities remain the targeted group and are
encouraged to apply.

All
appointments will be subjected to a personnel suitability check process, not
limited to the following: - (criminal record, credit record, qualification
verification, citizenship, employment reference, and social media).

It is the
applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two
pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements
and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

All Middle
Management Services (MMS) and SMS positions will be subjected to a compulsory
competency-based assessment.

Successful
candidates will be required to enter into a performance contract within three
(03) months of employment.

Applications
received after the closing date or those that do not comply with the
requirements indicated above will not be considered.

No
facsimile, post, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.

Only
applications submitted via the e-recruitment system will be accepted.

The
Provincial Treasury reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the
advertised posts.

If you
have not been contacted within three (03) months of the closing date of this
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

However, should there
be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within 90 days, seek
reasons for the above administrative action in terms of section 5 of the
Promotion of Administrative Justice, 2000 (Act No. 3 of 2000).