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SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR - NETWORKS, IT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGMENT

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Reference Number

DHS29/02/2025

Department

Human Settlements

Salary Package

R444 036 per annum (Level 09)


RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Responsibilities

  •   Facilitate the installation, configuration, maintenance of servers, networks and cloud infrastructure.
  •  Configure servers and network devices.
  •  Consult with service providers for both LAN, cloud and server support.
  •  Monitor the desktop support and trainings.
  •  Monitor server performance.
  •  Test and install windows update.
  •  Create user accounts and mailboxes.
  •  Maintain uptime of LAN link.
  •  Facilitate and maintain ICT Infrastructure, ICT Risks, ICT Security and ICT continuity plans.
  •  Implement and maintain Information Technology (IT) continuity plans and infrastructure.
  •  Store and backup all Departmental data.
  •  Maintain the availability of user data.
  •  Implement patch management solution.
  •  Implement anti-virus solution.
  •  Maintain IT security and cybersecurity infrastructure.
  •  Implement IT security policies on the safekeeping and storage of data.
  •  Conduct IT security reviews and IT Risk assessments.
  •  Facilitate and maintain ICT services and ICT assets.
  •  Monitor management and resolutions of users’ problems.
  •  Maintain ICT service charter.
  •  Maintain user access rights and user access reviews.
  •  Implement and ICT service desk system.
  •  Monitor ICT asset database, register and verification.
  •  Manage the allocated resources of the sub-directorate.
  •  Manage the performance of employees.
  •  Facilitate coaching, mentorship, training and development of employees.
  •  Develop and manage implementation of the unit plan.
  •  Manage assets of the unit.
  •  Financial management.
  •  Manage the development and implementation of the unit’s standard operating procedures.
  •  Attend to Internal Audit AGs RFIs, outcomes and findings.
  •  Communication management.
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REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

  •   National Senior Certificate.
  •  National Diploma (NQF level 6) B/ Degree (NQF level 7) in Information Technology/Information Technology Management/Computer Engineering/Computer Science as recognised by SAQA with 3 years supervisory level experience in the field.
  •  Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, government policies and prescripts, government programme and action, public service regularity framework, information management and performance management.
  •  Knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) and performance monitoring tools.
  •  Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services, networking, and security.
  •  Knowledge of Microsoft 365 E5 license administration, security, and compliance.
  •  Knowledge of Server and network administration (Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP).
  •  Knowledge of Cloud and on-premises infrastructure monitoring and maintenance.
  •  Knowledge of IT security policies, risk management, and cybersecurity best practices.
  •  Knowledge of Backup and disaster recovery planning.
  •  Must possess a valid driver’s licence.
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