Job
Title: Information Technology Manager
Reporting: Chief
Operations Officer
Role Objective
Role Objective
Our
Client is an ICT firm specializing in; Audio Visual, Multiuser computing,
Unified Communication, Plantronics headsets, Network Solutions and Security
Solutions seeks to recruit an information Technology Manager who will be in
charge of technology deployment as well as deal with Internal and External
customers to improve business profitability.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Manage information technology and computer systems
- Plan, organize,
direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and
electronic data processing (EDP) & Management Information Systems
(MIS).
- Develop and
implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing,
Management Information Systems (MIS) and computer systems operations and
development
- Meet with
managers to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and
timelines
- Participate in
the hiring of management information systems personnel and contractors to
design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and
telecommunications software, networks and information systems.
- Control the
computer systems budgets and expenditures
2.
Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software
- Troubleshoot
hardware, software and network operating system
- Be familiar with
all hardware and software
- Be familiar with
network operating system
- Provide
orientation to new users of existing technology
- Train staff
about potential uses of existing technology
- Train staff
about new and potential use
- Provide
individual training and support on request
- Provide
recommendations about accessing information and support
- Maintain current
and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software resources
3.
Monitor and maintain technology to ensure maximum access
- Troubleshoot all
technology issues.
- Maintain log
and/or list of required repairs and maintenance.
- Make
recommendations about purchase of technology resources.
- Research current
and potential resources and services.
- Provide network
access to all staff and students.
- Install work
stations.
- Connect and set
up hardware.
- Load all
required software.
- Provide network
accounts and passwords as required.
- Monitor security
of all technology.
- Install and
maintain Foolproof and passwords.
- Input and
maintain IP addresses.
- Advise staff of
security breach and/or change in password or security status.
- Ensure
installation of lock out programs.
- Identify and
prepare hardware for disposal when appropriate.
- Ensure hardware
is stripped and secured before disposal.
4.
Perform other related duties or as assigned.
Key attributes
Key attributes
- Honest and
trustworthy
- Respectful
- Possess cultural
awareness and sensitivity
- Flexible
- Strong customer
service orientation.
- Proven
analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to
effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Good written,
oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to
present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
- Highly self
motivated and directed.
- Keen attention
to detail.
- Team-oriented
and skilled in working within a collaborative environment
Working
Knowledge of the following I.T Disciplines is Required:
- Computer
hardware and software systems and programs
- Computer
networks, network administration and network installation
- Computer
troubleshooting
- Computer viruses
and security
- E-mail and
internet programs
- An understanding
of the current economic, cultural and political environment
- Project
Management and Audit Reviews
- Servers and
Networking Systems Design and Integration
- Switching and
Routing
- Products
Knowledge
- Servers
Installation & Configuration.
Skills
Set Needed
- Management and
supervisory skills
- Ability to
install and administer computer hardware, software and networks
- Team building
skills
- Analytical and
problem solving skills
- Decision making
skills
- Effective
verbal, presentation and listening communications skills
- Effective
written communications skills
- Computer skills
including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet,
word-processing, graphics and website development programs at a highly
proficient level
- Stress
management skills
- Time management
skills
Desirable
- Bachelors Degree
in Business Information Technology / Telecommunication and Information
- Technology /
Computer Engineering / Computer science
- Higher National
Diploma in Information Technology
- Minimum 3 years’
Information technology industry experience.
- Extensive
certification in Professional Information Technology courses.
Disclaimer: Candidates who do not
meet the minimum requirements stated above need not apply.
ONLY candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed and updated CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to: philip@dafinaconsultants.com
ONLY candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed and updated CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to: philip@dafinaconsultants.com
On
the Subject line clearly indicate “I.T Manager”.
Deadline
for application is 22nd March 2013.
