Professional Officer at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• Relevant professional ICT qualification, preferably B-Tech Degree or BSc Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Information Systems.
• 2 – 5 years relevant post qualification experience in IT/OT networking and network security engineering.
• Valid Code B or EB driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Monitoring of all internal and external network activity using best practice such as the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) application and logs and reporting the status to the SPO.
• Configuration and Monitoring of all internal and external OT/IT connectivity.
• Support in managing Linux servers, Windows servers and VMware operating systems ensuring latest necessary patches are applied according to Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) vendor’s requirements.
• Support the SPO in developing, maintaining and enforcing the Cyber Security Policy and related SOP’s to ensure the security and integrity of the ADMS is in line with best practice and legislative requirements. This includes the disaster recovery and Anti-Virus environments.
• Manage the ADMS databases including support, upgrades, maintenance, replacement, decommissioning, licensing, replication, and backups.
• Maintain and evolve the entire ADMS OT network including all the network appliances so that the service is available continuously, all year round.
• Maintain advanced proficiency in database management, security systems, office automation, firewalling, intrusion detection, and backup methodologies. Ensure systems are secure, efficient, and up to date by liaising with application vendors on new releases and coordinating timely implementation of updates.
• Conduct regular health checks on network infrastructure and appliances to ensure system stability.
• Provide SAP support including creation of purchase requisitions, GRNs, work orders, and purchase orders. Assist Operations and City staff in resolving

CLOSING DATE 26.09.2025