KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)
EXTERNAL VACANCY
NOTICE NO. 187/2025
Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following position:
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
REQUIREMENTS:
- B-Degree/Diploma in Information Technology, minimum NQF Level 6.
- 2 years’ relevant experience in IT networking.
- Knowledge of CCTV systems.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).
SALARY: R 473 465.38 - R 614 587.75 per annum
TASK: 13
DUTIES:
- Keeping abreast with technological developments in the information management systems technology and communications environment with specific emphasis on improving performance of systems, applications and tools (Electronic Surveillance Systems).
- Analyzing and aligning system requirements with operating capacity and capability through liaison with system vendors
- Presenting a conceptual framework of current and future ICT systems interventions necessary to achieve acceptable levels and standards of service delivery for consideration and inclusion into the department’s short/ long-term performance and service delivery plans.
- Aligning current system procedures to satisfy legislative requirements with respect to acquisition processes, software development and computer and peripheral devices asset control.
- Interpreting and analyzing audit findings and investigational reports with a view to determining levels of systems interventions required to improve procedural applications.
- Evaluating the adequacy of end user support structures for various systems and attending to the implementation of corrective measures to address deviations from norm in respect of response time.
- Monitoring system performance and executing specific procedural applications to commence upgrades and/or routine maintenance of user system, networks and servers.
- Assessing the operating capacity of specific and/ or compatibility of specific user systems with respect to the installation of new applications based on functional needs and attending to the implementation sequence.
- Establishing training needs with respect to specific applications and executing procedural requirements to facilitate the capability of users on the relevant systems.
- Coordinating the set-up and implementation of Forums to serve as avenue to facilitate functional information and receive comment.
- Participating in various meetings (council, internal and external forums) and provides comments/ opinions on matters affecting or concerning the functionality.
- Responding, through the collection of information and/or conducting the necessary investigation/ research, to enquiries and concerns on service delivery from the customer base.
BENEFITS: As per standard conditions of service.
Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and driver's license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Friday, 05 September 2025 at 12:00.
For any enquiries contact Ms Z. Gxuluwe: 042 200 2200.
Disqualification:
Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:
- Canvassing of councillors.
- Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.
NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting, assessment & reference check process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.
MR C DU PLESSIS P. O. BOX 21
MUNICIPAL MANAGER JEFFREYS BAY
6330
