Limpopo DSD Senior IT Technician Vacancy: R413,001

The Limpopo DSD Senior IT Technician vacancy is a permanent post at Head Office in Polokwane. The role combines user support with infrastructure, account administration, backup and network-security responsibilities. It is not an internship.

Vacancy details

Employer: Limpopo Department of Social Development
Position: Senior Information Technology Technician
Reference: DSD/2026/149
Location: Head Office, Polokwane
Employment type: Permanent
Advertised salary: R413,001 per annum
Closing date: 6 November 2026

Limpopo DSD Senior IT Technician vacancy requirements

Applicants need Grade 12, an appropriate NQF Level 6 qualification in Computer Science or Information Technology, or a recognised relevant equivalent, and two to three years of relevant experience. A valid driver’s licence is required, with an exception stated for persons with disabilities.

What the role involves

Troubleshoot user, device and network problems and support ICT infrastructure.
Administer Active Directory and Microsoft 365 accounts and access.
Support backups, system maintenance and network-security controls.

Explain technical work through evidence

ReignGigs editorial advice: structure your CV around systems you have genuinely supported. Describe your level of responsibility for Microsoft 365, Active Directory, backups and networking instead of listing technologies without context. Separate lab or study projects from production work.

Prepare a concise troubleshooting example showing the symptoms, the checks you performed, the cause you identified and the outcome. Where someone else approved or implemented a change, make that distinction clear. Do not include passwords, internal network details or confidential screenshots in an application portfolio.

For interview practice, consider how you would assess risk before changing access, test whether a backup can be restored and communicate an outage to a non-technical colleague. These are editorial suggestions for explaining your approach, not confirmed interview questions or new requirements added to the department’s advert.

How to apply before the closing date

Read the official vacancy notice, check reference DSD/2026/149, and use the official application link. The provincial portal asks applicants to log in when applying. Follow its current instructions for the application and supporting documents.

Applications close on 6 November 2026. The reviewed listing does not state a cut-off time, so allow time to complete the process before the deadline. As a practical precaution, check your entries before submitting and keep any confirmation the portal provides.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a graduate internship?

No. It is a permanent senior technician vacancy with a stated requirement for two to three years of relevant experience.

Is an IT qualification required in addition to Matric?

Yes. The advert requires an appropriate NQF Level 6 qualification or recognised relevant equivalent alongside Grade 12.

What salary is advertised?

The listed salary is R413,001 per annum. No monthly take-home amount should be inferred from that figure.

Final application checks

Before submitting, match the vacancy reference, job title and location against the official notice. These details distinguish this post from other departmental vacancies with similar titles or pay levels. Keep your own record of the advert you used and check the live notice for any changes rather than relying only on a saved screenshot.

Review your contact information and make sure any documents requested by the application system are readable and complete. Submit through the official portal, not through a comment on this article. Keep identity documents and private records out of public comments.

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