Employer: Central University of Technology, Free State 616 Deputy Director: ICT Infrastructure (P6) RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS │ ICT and Computer Services Bloemfontein Campus Main purpose of the job To plan, organize, and manage staff and overall operations to ensure the stable operation of CUT’s ICT infrastructure. This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key functional areas, particularly network infrastructure, server infrastructure, data communications, and telecommunications systems. The Infrastructure Manager will also schedule and direct activities to resolve hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion. Main tasks 1. Strategy and Planning 2. Acquisition and Deployment 3. Operational Management 4. Control and implementation of ICT Security 5. Manage the performance & development of staff Nature of appointment: Permanent Support Services Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 1 235 235 per annum (2026 salary scales to be confirmed) Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value”. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale. Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience + Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (NQF Level 7) or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA. + Eight (8) years’ relevant experience, of which five (5) should be in managing ICT Infrastructure or ICT. Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience + Postgraduate qualification in Information Technology or related field (Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or equivalent – NQF Level 8). + Ten (10) years’ ICT experience, of which eight (8) years are in senior infrastructure management roles. Job-Related Enquiries : Mr. G. Mogotsi (gmogotsi@cut.ac.za) Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries : Recruitment Office (jobs@cut.ac.za) To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut.simplify.hr/ CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 03 April 2026