Senior Mainframe Operator
North West Office of the Premier
- Location
- Mmabatho, North West
- Salary
- R413 001 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 05 Oct 2026
Posted today
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 2+ years
How to apply
Apply by email
How to apply: E-Mail: ooprecruitment12@nwpg.gov.za Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, post 34/256, ref NWP/OOP/2026/44 Job Purpose: To provide and monitor mainframe infrastructure and mainframe contract administration. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
Email: ooprecruitment12@nwpg.gov.za
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Job description
Requirements:
Three-year appropriate tertiary qualification in ICT at NQF level 6 and/ or equivalent qualifications (NQF level and credits). 2 years’ experience in storage backup environment, 2 years exposure in mainframe contract administration and 1 year should be at supervisory level. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of information and communication technology, Infrastructure technologies environment, ICT infrastructure invoice and contract administration, report writing, Configurations Software requirements, Network operating systems, Memory management and integration, Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and material used in server equipment testing, repair and maintenance. Familiar with IT contract management and SITA procurements. Good Communication skills, good telephone etiquette, Report writing skills, Computer skills. Problem solving skills, Project management, Leadership and presentation.
Duties:
To render mainframe operations and storage environment. To assist mainframe managers with contract administration. Assist with preparing invoice payments submission. Administration of contract register, Produce monthly and quarterly invoice payment report. Assist mainframe managers with SITA procurements. Assist with the drafting and implementation of Mainframe policies and standard operating procedures to improve mainframe internal controls. Provide salary reports and salary reports distribution. Rendering reports on mainframe system availability. The provision of backup and restores.
Enquiries: Ms. P Teise Tel No: (018) 388 3292
Reference number: NWP/OOP/2026/44 Job Purpose: To provide and monitor mainframe infrastructure and mainframe contract administration