Senior Systems Administrator

Requirements for AppointmentMust have:

• Minimum twelve (12) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, out of which three (3) must have been at the level of a Systems Administrator Grade 12 or equivalent
  
• Master’s degree in Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Business Management andInformation Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
  
• Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognized institution
  
• Registered with the relevant professional body with a valid membership/practicing license
  

Method of Application

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and review of the University’s ICT policies, strategies, regulations, standards and procedures
  
• Advise management on the institutionalization of effective ICT governance structures
  
• Ensure compliance with good governance practices in ICT management
  
• Spearhead the development and implementation of the division’s strategic plans, budgets and performance contracts
  
• Review ICT policies, strategies and plans to align with the University’s automation priorities
  
• Recommend the University-wide ICT budget and allocate ICT resources among user departments
  
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of ICT projects to ensure their success
  
• Oversee service providers in the development and implementation of appropriate ICT infrastructure
  
• Facilitate the development of frameworks and formats for digitizing University records and procedures
  
• Consolidate the University’s operating systems by adopting cost-effective technology solutions and optimizing cloud spending
  
• Coordinate network design, planning, installation and maintenance
  
• Promote digital infrastructure to enhance the University’s service delivery
  
• Streamline operational processes through digital solutions, including automation tools, cloud services and data analytics
  
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of the University’s website and other customer-facing systems
  
• Lead the design and implementation of strategies to safeguard and protect the University’s data, information and systems
  
• Spearhead the design and implementation of security systems to secure ICT assets
  
• Implement and monitor best-practice information security processes
  
• Oversee the development, implementation and review of the ICT business disaster recovery strategy
  
• Facilitate capacity building of University staff in cybersecurity, data analytics and digital transformation
  
• Provide end-user ICT training, technical support services, and data management services
  
• Ensure the provision of email, internet and related services
  
• Scrutinize hardware and software license agreements and service-level agreements with Internet Service
  
• Providers, providing advice to the Management Board and Senate
  
• Oversee the development and maintenance of effective communication systems in the University
  
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of ICT status reports
  
• Recommend and implement quality of service measures to enhance service delivery for end users
  
• Coordinate in-house and outsourced ICT infrastructure projects to ensure alignment with University goals
  
• Address strategic and policy matters referred by the Management Board and Senate
  
• Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time