South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) Vacancies

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Here are the rewritten job descriptions in the mandatory format: --- **Job Title: SERVER ENGINEER** **Overview** This permanent position at the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) in Gauteng is for a Server Engineer. The primary objective of this role is to maintain and optimize SANRAL’s virtualized infrastructure, specifically focusing on vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, and Site Recovery Manager (SRM). The Server Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting, managing patches, disaster recovery, and server migrations to ensure high system availability, security, and compliance. This role supports the smooth operation of ICT systems and contributes to SANRAL's modernization initiatives, aligning with the organization’s strategic ICT goals through ongoing support, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * **Management Of Systems In Accordance With ITIL Methodologies:** * Responding to calls and requests logged on the Helpdesk timeously and resolving them accordingly. * Managing SLA for Service Availability. * Following change management, incident management, and problem management according to the ITIL Framework. * Engaging in continuous improvements. * **Operational:** * Providing solution design and technical recommendations for VMware infrastructure. * Supporting and maintaining VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery (DR) testing and configuration. * Implementing and managing server migrations and cloning, including Sysprep, domain registrations, and patching. * Maintaining N-1 compliance for server OS upgrades to support PCI-DSS certification. * Implementing and maintaining centralized license solutions (KMS) and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) authentication. * Managing server security patching (creating deployment packages, building release notes, and deploying to Test, Dev, and Production environments for 1000+ servers). * Managing server application patching (e.g., Internet Explorer, IIS, .Net) across all servers. * Overseeing desktop security patch management for 1000+ endpoints (desktops/laptops). * Developing and maintaining patch schedules for continuous system security. * Ensuring compliance with security frameworks (PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001). * Building and deploying new servers, including domain registration and patching. * Maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for SCCM, SCOM, Manage Engine, Intune, and server OS standards. * Designing, implementing, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server environments to support business and application requirements. * Performing regular system updates and patch management for RHEL servers to ensure security and compliance with standards such as PCI-DSS and ISO 27001. * Monitoring system health and performance, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing resource utilization using tools such as SCOM, Ansible, and PowerShell. * Managing user accounts, access controls, and authentication policies to maintain system integrity and security. * Automating server deployments and configuration management using Ansible or other automation tools. * Supporting disaster recovery (DR) planning and testing, including backup and restore procedures for Linux environments. * Maintaining documentation, SOPs, and LLDs specific to Linux server operations and standards. * Coordinating with application and infrastructure teams to ensure Linux systems are integrated with VMware, SCCM, and related platforms. * Implementing security hardening measures and performing regular vulnerability assessments on Linux servers. * Providing technical support and troubleshooting for Linux-based issues, escalating to vendors as required. * Monitoring system health and performance using SCOM (System Centre Operations Manager). * **Reporting:** * Generating and providing statistical reports on VMware infrastructure, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments, and systems monitoring performance (Daily System Availability KPI Reports). * Tracking and reporting on all logged, open, and closed tickets related to VMware and Windows Server environments (Incident Management Reporting). * Compiling and delivering custom reports based on business and ICT requirements (Ad-Hoc Business Reports). * Ensuring daily automated reports of logged Incident Tickets using the Incident Management Tool (ITSM) (Automated Incident Reporting). * Documenting and tracking patch deployment status for server security and compliance (Security & Patch Management Reports). * Providing insights on SRM (Site Recovery Manager) testing, backup success rates, and DR readiness (Disaster Recovery & Backup Reports). * Generating periodic reports detailing Red Hat server uptime/downtime, resource utilization, and compliance with security and operational standards (Linux System Health & Compliance Reports). **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **(NQF Level 6) IT Diploma or equivalent.** * **ITIL Foundation** * **Five years of relevant experience.** * **VMware Certified Professional and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate and/or Linux Certification Preferably Red Hat.** * **Workplace Competencies:** * VMware Administration: Expertise in vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Site Recovery Manager (SRM). * Patch Management: Managing security and application patching using Microsoft Intune, ManageEngine, and SCCM. * Security & Compliance: Ensuring PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 compliance through automated security updates. * Server Builds & Migrations: Experience with server cloning, Sysprep, domain registrations, and OS upgrades. * Monitoring & Automation: Utilizing SCOM, SCCM, PowerShell, Ansible, and VMware vRealize for proactive monitoring and automation. * Linux Administration (Red Hat): Proficient in deploying, configuring, and managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments, including user and group management, patching, system security, and troubleshooting issues in enterprise settings. * Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies, processes, tools, and best practices to deliver new or enhanced applications. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced IT professional with an NQF Level 6 IT Diploma or equivalent, and ITIL Foundation certification. The ideal candidate will have five years of relevant experience, along with professional certifications such as VMware Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or a Linux Certification (preferably Red Hat). Expertise in VMware administration (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, SRM), patch management using Microsoft Intune, ManageEngine, and SCCM, and ensuring security and compliance with PCI-DSS and ISO 27001 is essential. Candidates should also be proficient in server builds and migrations, monitoring and automation tools (SCOM, SCCM, PowerShell, Ansible, VMware vRealize), and Red Hat Linux administration. Knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies is also required. The role demands someone capable of troubleshooting, providing ongoing support, generating comprehensive reports, and contributing to continuous improvement within a virtualized infrastructure environment. **Deadline** 23 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-national-roads-agency-sanral-vacancies-11 Source: govpage --- **Job Title: INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER: INVESTIGATIONS AND PROACTIVE ASSURANCE** **Overview** This is a permanent position at the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) in Gauteng (SANRAL Central Operational Center, Centurion). The Internal Audit Manager: Investigations and Proactive Assurance will support the Senior Manager: Internal Audit and the Chief Audit Executive in implementing SANRAL's Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Internal Audit Plan. The role involves providing independent assurance, including proactive assurance, on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls, through planning, executing, and reporting value-adding, risk-based internal audits in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards. A key aspect of the role is planning, conducting, managing, and leading forensic investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and other irregularities, ensuring compliance with legislation and policies. The manager will also be responsible for supervising and developing Senior Internal Auditors and Junior Internal Auditors to ensure effective execution of the audit plan and delivery of high-quality audit services. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * **Conduct Supply Chain Management (SCM) Proactive Assurance Audits:** * Planning SCM Proactive Assurance Audits in accordance with Internal Audit Methodology and Global Internal Audit Standards. * Executing SCM Proactive Assurance Audits in accordance with Internal Audit Methodology and Global Internal Audit Standards. * Reporting on SCM Proactive Assurance Audits in line with Internal audit Methodology and Global Internal Audit Standards. * Presenting the Proactive Assurance Audit report to Management, Board, and board subcommittee. * Tracking and monitoring requests for proactive Supply Chain Management (SCM) reviews. * **Conduct Forensic Investigations:** * Planning forensic investigations in accordance with internal audit forensic investigation policies and best practices. * Executing forensic investigations in accordance with internal audit forensic investigation policies and best practices. * Reporting on investigations conducted in accordance with internal audit forensic investigation policies and best practices. * Tracking the implementation of recommendations arising from a forensic investigation. * Compiling and submitting quarterly progress reports on forensic investigations. * **Strategic Functions:** * Participating in the development and updating of a risk-based Three-Year rolling Plan and annual audit Plan. * Participating in the development and updating of the Internal Audit Methodology and Internal Audit Charter. * Participating in the development and updating of the Internal Audit Strategy. * Providing value-added advisory services that offer proactive as opposed to detective assurance. * Developing and updating the forensic Investigations policies and procedures. * Streamlining audit processes to enable continuous monitoring of core processes to enable timely mitigation of risk events. * Partnering more closely with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal combined assurance to the Board and Management and ensure key risks are appropriately addressed. * **Stakeholder Engagement:** * Effectively engaging and communicating with auditee management, audit team, service providers, external auditors, other stakeholders, and Internal Audit management. * Ensuring that internal audit activities are effectively coordinated with other assurance providers through the agreement of a time-bound combined assurance model, including internal and external audit, risk management, forensics, and compliance functions. * Providing post-investigation support to Management. * **People Management:** * Managing own and staff productivity to ensure optimal use of resources. * Providing guidance to subordinates and service provider personnel on assigned tasks and/or activities. * Leading, managing performance, and supervising staff allocated for reviews and other assignments, taking responsibility for all outputs of the team. * Managing own and staff productivity and deliverables in an effective manner, assuming a supervisory role. * Providing direction and management to direct reports to ensure they execute the divisional strategy and manage their portfolios effectively. * Being responsible for the implementation of the Human Capital Strategy for the area of control. * Ensuring that there are sufficient execution capabilities within the audit team. * Coaching, training, guiding, and developing the internal audit team. * Overseeing and managing the performance of the audit team. * **Financial Management:** * Contributing to the preparation of the internal audit department budget. * Monitoring and managing the budget to prevent overspending and underspending. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **An Honours degree in Internal/External Auditing at an NQF Level 8 (includes related qualifications) or an NQF level 8 qualification in Forensic investigation/Forensic auditing, Fraud investigation or a related field.** * **Must hold an active Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation and be a member in good standing.** * **A minimum of eight (8) years' combined experience in internal/external auditing and forensic investigations/forensic investigation/Fraud investigation within the public sector (experience in entities governed PFMA), of which at least five (5) years must have been at a managerial or supervisory level overseeing audit and investigation teams.** * **Technical Competencies:** * Ability to assume an advisory role to management. * Solid knowledge of mentoring and coaching. * Solid knowledge of report writing. * Solid experience in knowledge of PFMA and Treasury regulations. * Forensic and Criminal Investigations. * Knowledge of Risk Management/Corporate Governance/Internal Control Systems. * Knowledge of Data Analysis. * Knowledge in Project Management. * Knowledge of Research/Benchmarking. * Interviewing skills. * Compliance reporting. * Review of High-value tenders and proactive assurance reviews. * Investigations. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for a highly qualified professional holding an NQF Level 8 Honours degree in Internal/External Auditing or a related forensic field, along with an active Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation. Candidates must possess a minimum of eight years' combined experience in internal/external auditing and forensic investigations within the public sector, with at least five years at a managerial or supervisory level overseeing audit and investigation teams. Essential technical competencies include the ability to provide advisory services, strong knowledge of mentoring, coaching, and report writing, and solid experience with PFMA and Treasury regulations. The ideal candidate will also have expertise in forensic and criminal investigations, risk management, corporate governance, internal control systems, data analysis, project management, and compliance reporting. This role requires a leader capable of conducting proactive assurance audits and forensic investigations, contributing to strategic audit functions, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and effectively managing and developing a team. **Deadline** 19 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-national-roads-agency-sanral-vacancies-11 Source: govpage

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