Assistant Director: System Backup Specialist

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Overview This is for an Assistant Director: System Backup Specialist position within the ICT Infrastructure (Operations) Directorate at the Gauteng Department Of E-Government, based in Johannesburg. The role involves maintaining the organisation’s backup infrastructure to ensure data is securely backed up and recoverable, as well as policy implementation, maintenance, and support of backup services. The annual salary for this Level 09 position is R487 197, plus benefits. The reference number for this role is REFS/057058. What you will do * Maintain the organization’s backup infrastructure, ensuring data is securely backed up and recoverable. * Implement backup policies. * Maintain and implement comprehensive backup and recovery policies and procedures. * Enforce database-level access controls, encryption standards, and audit policies. * Conduct backup security assessments and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. * Assess current and future data protection needs. * Provide maintenance and support of backup services. * Enforce completion of backup jobs and adherence to established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and recovery point objectives. * Perform regular maintenance including patching, index rebuilding, and data cleanup. * Automate repetitive maintenance tasks to reduce manual intervention. * Participate in development and testing of disaster recovery plans. * Implement backup software upgrades. * Plan and carry out version upgrades with minimal system downtime. * Ensure backward compatibility and integration with existing applications. * Participate in data restoration. * Ensure accurate and timely recovery of lost and corrupt data. * Monitor backup performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize backup schedules. * Maintain comprehensive documentation on database infrastructure, processes, and backup policies. * Generate detailed reports on performance, backup health, and system audits. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders, working closely with IT teams, developers, and academic departments to ensure robust data services. * Participate in technical planning and infrastructure development discussions. Requirements (from the original advert) * Matric plus a qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. * 3 years’ experience in Backup and Recovery Management. Who should apply This role is suitable for individuals with a qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science at NQF level 6, coupled with at least 3 years of experience in backup and recovery management. The ideal candidate will be adept at maintaining backup infrastructure, implementing security policies, performing system upgrades, conducting data restoration, and generating detailed reports, while collaborating with various IT stakeholders. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-e-government-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-41-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-057058 Source: govpage

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