Chief System Administrator Grade 6 – Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare
Job Description
Job Summary
Employer: Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Category: Information Technology
Salary: N$ 372,627 – N$ 445,325
Closing Date: 2026-12-07
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing ICT infrastructure strategies, policies, standards, and procedures.
- Managing and maintaining the organization’s servers, networks, data centers, and communication systems.
- Ensuring system security, business continuity, data backup, disaster recovery, and compliance with ICT governance requirements.
- Overseeing system upgrades, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Managing user access controls, system configurations, and cybersecurity safeguards.
- Leading ICT infrastructure projects and coordinating the deployment of new technologies.
- Supervising and mentoring IT personnel within the subdivision.
- Providing technical advice and support to management on ICT infrastructure and system administration matters.
- Ensuring uninterrupted availability of critical government information systems and services.
- Managing ICT assets, budgets, procurement processes, and service provider contracts related to infrastructure and systems administration.
- Implement Performance Management System (PMS) in the Subdivision.
Requirements
A Bachelor Degree in Information Technology or equivalent qualification on NQF Level 7 plus six (6) years of appropriate experience.
Salary
N$ 372,627 – N$ 445,325
How to Apply
Applications must be addressed to: The Executive Director, Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Juvenis Building, Independence Avenue, Private Bag 13359, Windhoek.
Or hand delivery to: PSM CIRCULAR NO. 1 OF 2026, VACANCIES IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE, ADVERTISED ON 06 NOVEMBER 2026, CLOSING DATE 07 DECEMBER 2026.
Phone: 061-283 3262 or 061-283 3172
REF Code: PSM CIRCULAR NO. 1 OF 2026
