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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

All Inclusive Salary package (R): R541 972
Benefits: The successful candidate will qualify for a 13th cheque, housing, medical aid and pension allowance in the total package.
Contract Type: Permanent
Objective: A vacancy exists within the Directorate: Information Technology for a person who will monitor and upgrade IT hardware and software; administer a multi-platform ICT environment; manage service level agreements with service providers; and manage IT Policies and Procedures


Requirements are: Eligible candidates will have a relevant qualification at NQF Level 6 or equivalent in the Information Technology field of study.
Three years proven practical experience in maintaining local area network environments particularly where a Linux Server and Windows desktop operating systems are used.
Knowledge of local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) in a Microsoft Windows and Linux environment is a must.
IT Systems certification for example A+, Network+, MCSE, Cisco Certification, ITIL or COBIT will be to the candidate's advantage.
Administration, problem solving, decision making, communication, analytical and presentation skills are further pre-requisites.
Duties : Implement, monitor and upgrade multi-platform Information Technology systems (hardware & software):
- Provide/install system(s) as and when required by users in terms of policy and procedures
- Monitor system performance according to prescribed criteria
Provide effective systems backup services and support
- Oversee regular and routine backups on all relevant systems as per SAQA IT Policies and Procedures
- Manage the Disaster Recovery Processes
Manage service level agreements with external service providers
- Ensure that vendors/service providers execute the required services and adhere to the agreed specifications and Service Level Agreements
Provide user support
- Provide ad hoc user support and training to enhance correct and optimal utilisation of system(s)
- Ensure consistent adherence to SAQA IT and Network Security Policy by users

Closing On: 2018-05-02

SAQA will verify credit and criminal records as well as qualifications.
SAQA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post and will only communicate with short listed candidates.

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