Government EntityCape Peninsula University of Technology
    LocationBellville, Cape Town, Western Cape
    Reference Number8927
    SalaryTo be confirmed
    Centre / LocationBellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)
    Closing DateSeptember 20, 2026
    Source and Applicationcput.hua.hrsmart.com

    Faculty: Support / Admin Department

    Department: Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Information and Communication Technology Services (ICTS) -> Networking

    Job Type: Permanent

    Occupational Function: Support / Admin

    Job Purpose

    The purpose of this position is to plan, implement, monitor, and maintain robust network security measures that protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of CPUT’s information systems and infrastructure, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory standards.

    General Information

    Closing date: 20 September 2026

    For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please email: please email Ms Busisiwe Soldaat, (Human Capital Department) email: [email protected]

    NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.

    Requirements

    BTech/ Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or equivalent qualification At least 3 years’ experience in network security (firewalls, DNS layer security, MFA) Deployment, Configuration and Support At least / either CCNA / HCIA (International certified) Competencies Team leadership skills People Management skills Interpersonal skills Project Management skills Excellent problem-solving skills Analytical skills Organizational skills Communication skills Report writing skills Knowledge of emerging networking technologies and industry trends.

    Duties

    Network Security Architecture and Design Cybersecurity Monitoring and Incident Response Firewall and Perimeter Defense Management Vulnerability Management and Threat Mitigation Policy, Compliance, and Audit Support Security Awareness and Capacity Building Project Involvement and Strategic Input

    Source / Circular Reference

    cput.hua.hrsmart.com