• Reference Number : refs/023531
• Directorate : Applications Competency
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R397, 116.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Sithembile Buthelezi, Contact no: 0715488903

Requirements :

• Qualification in Information Technology at NQF level 6 ( National Diploma). 2-3 years’ experience in BASIS administration and Linux Server Operating system. Training required: SAP BASIS academy Certified with SAP Database administration in MSSQL or HANA. Knowledge of: General GPG business. Government regulations, policies and procedures. General government sector and organizational structure. Adherence to ERP standards and protocols. Expert ERP Basis knowledge and skills levels. Delivery of an ERP project management service as per agreed Service Level Agreements. SAP BASIS ACADEMY. MS Operating Systems experience. Project Management. Change Management. Skills required: Communications skill. Computer literacy. Interpersonal skills. Analytical. Report writing. Planning. Organization. Attributes required: Be able to work under pressure. Enable Diversity awareness. Inspire innovation within the organization. Encourage teamwork. Should be cost conscious. Inspire to be quality oriented.

Duties :

• Conduct ERP Basis System monitoring and reporting: Check critical transactions and report on issues found as per SAP best practice. Report on backups and system uptime. Participate in the creation of required documentation. Perform performance testing and validating of results through reporting. Interpret of system performance statistics and adjustments to maximize performance. Provide Administrative functions on the SAP and Database system: Conduct upgrading, patching and administration of SAP and DB systems. Running periodic functions, cleanups, and tasks. Participate in the design and development of system changes. Assist in testing, modifying and documenting system design. Provide a supportive role in all projects: Facilitate in the determining and development of functional system specifications, hardware and software specifications. Assist in setup, configuration and administrating the software to enable functional teams to replicate the necessary business processes for projects. Assist the project team to develop migration programs for from old to new system platforms and upgrades. Participate in ERP configuration expert consultations: Provide user training as required after implementation of the system solution. Take part in the project team in business process definition and modelling. Join the project team in designing system solutions and strategies to satisfy the requirements of the relevant customer departments. Contribute to the process of ERP configuration, testing and development. Provide systems support: Support the DB and Operating system of the SAP server. Patching and administration of DB. Handling Calls and incidents logged for first level technical support on the SAP applications systems. Supporting the multiple products from SAP we currently have, and future new products installed.

Notes :

• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of the positions with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender, and disability status is required. Manual applications should be delivered to: Gauteng Department of e-Government, Imbumba House, 75 Fox Street, Marshalltown, or Applicants can apply online at: jobs.gauteng.gov.za. CLOSING DATE: 28 November 2025 NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents). Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed personal information, duties, experience and references) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required for both online and manual applications. The Z83 form must be completed in full, and page 2 duly signed. An accurate position and reference number must be indicated on the Z83 form. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Failure to submit the requested information will result in the application not being considered and deemed a regret. Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by the Gauteng Department of e-Government. The appointment is subject to positive outcomes on employment suitability checks, which include but are not limited to security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification, and criminal record. Successful candidates must obtain a positive security clearance. Applications received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements. Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre-Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG). No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. The Course is available at NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) will be required to attend to generic SMS competency assessment as mandated by DPSA. If you have not received a response from this institution within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below above post(s).

Employer : Department of e-Government

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 28-11-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.