Job Details

  • Reference number: 466
  • Province: Limpopo
  • Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
  • Posted: July 26th

Background to Position

Department : Operations Information and Communication Technology

Job Description

  • The Head of Network Services is responsible for the planning, design, implementation, organizing and operation of the University's ICT infrastructure.
  • Analyses the needs of departments and faculties/schools and establishes priorities for network design and implementation to develop new and/ or modify the University's network.
  • Assist in developing and implementing campus-wide network security policies.

Inherent Criteria

  • Three year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field coupled with 6 years specific experience in building resilience TCP/IP networks including firewall and VPN technologies.
  • Gigabit networking, performance/fault monitoring,
  • Application switches.
  • Specific security technologies including Fortinet.
  • In depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows server.
  • In depth knowledge of messaging (Design, Security and Administration). In depth knowledge of messaging (Ms Exchange, Archiving, Unified Communications).

Application Requirement

CV and all relevant academic qualification certificates

About University of Venda

The University of Venda is a South African comprehensive rural-based institution, located in Thohoyou in Limpopo province. It was established in 1982 under the then Republic of Venda government.