About Office of the Valuer-General

The Office of the Valuer-General (OVG) is a South African state entity established to provide independent and credible property valuation services, primarily to support the national land reform program.

Job Details

• Location: Pretoria
• Job Ref #: OVG/2025/31
  
• Industry: Government
  
• Job Type: Permanent
  
• Positions Available: 1
• Salary: R597 916.06 (Level 10) Basic Salary Per Annum

Job Overview

A Server Management Specialists central function is to tackle intricate server-related problems and provide technical expertise in server administration, maintenance, optimization, security, and system adaptation. All aimed at guaranteeing the efficient functioning of the server infrastructure for a seamless user experience within and outside OVG.

Minimum Requirement

1. 3 Year National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or Networking or System Design or any other IT related qualification.
2. Cisco Certified Network Associate Data Center (CCNA Data Center). Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center (CCNP Data Center).
3. Server Virtualisation with Hyper-V. CompTIA A+, N+ S+. CISSP or similar. Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate MCSA or MCSE [required].
4. SQL 2012/2014 SQL Server or later and SQL 2016. ITIL or similar certifications.
5. Dell Server Specialist/ Associate. Added advantage: Other advantageous certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensuring the availability of servers and network resources. Maintain a ticket system to increase the number of problems solved regarding any server issues. Provide reports regarding server issues and functionality to the Technology services manager and other relevant parties.
2. Implementing security measures to protect all the information assets from unauthorized access and data breaches.
3. Align with the Technology services manager regarding the strategic goals and objectives regarding server management and possible changes within their ICT strategy.
4. Optimizing server performance to ensure efficient resource utilization. Maintaining data integrity by implementing backup strategies and disaster recovery plans.

Important Notes

1. All Race and Gender groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
2. The Office of the Valuer-General requests applicants to attach comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications and identification document/permanent residency/work permit. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Reasonable accommodation shall apply for People with Disabilities (including where a driver’s licence is a requirement).
3. Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates within three (3) months after the closing date of the post.  If by then you have not been contacted for an interview, kindly consider your application  unsuccessful.