Director: Networks & Infrastructure - Erratum

Introduction

DIRECTOR: NETWORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE - ERRATUM

INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING AND GOVERNANCE

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

REF NO. ICS 11/2026

Job description

The Institutional Planning and Governance Division, Department: Information and Communications Services (ICS) seeks to appoint a dynamic and experienced Director: Networks & Infrastructure to provide strategic direction and leadership across network, infrastructure and communication services across all five campuses and affiliated institutions where relevant. The successful candidate, who will report to the Chief Information Officer, must have strong people, problem-solving, customer relationship and project management skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. The Director will be expected to drive the ICS Department towards compliance with the UKZN IT Strategy by providing strategic direction and leadership across server and network infrastructure, operating systems and core services, application and database administration and disaster recovery,

CCTV and physical access control systems, and innovation and efficiency. The role includes leading and developing staff and managing annual budgeting, cost containment and financial spend approval in line with procurement policies and practices.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant Master’s degree in computing or a technical related field; and
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant working experience in a dynamic environment in a large organisation.
• Capability to manage and implement Projects
• Technical IT knowledge in Microsoft environment
• Technical IT knowledge in IT infrastructure environment
• Technical IT knowledge in a network environment
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Planning and Financial administration skills

The total remuneration package offered includes benefits, which will be discussed during the interview.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 November 2026

Short-listed candidates may be expectedto do a presentation on a specific topic.

All applicants are required to apply online on Career Portal, https://ukzn.ci.hr/applica

nt/index.php.

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

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