IT Infrastructure Specialist

SUMMARY:
To provide overall technical expertise for the IT department and manage the hardware and software infrastructure of the division.

POSITION INFO:

• Must be in possession of a school leaving Certificate (Grade 12)
• National Diploma: Information Technology or relevant current certifications
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role

Responsibilities:

IT Strategy:

• Provide input to the IT Strategy in line with business requirements
• Identify, mitigate and manage IT Risk
• Provide technical audit responses and solutions for audit compliance

IT Management:

• Manage Group Business Applications
• Oversee 3rd party service providers as per SLA’s
• Provide staff with the tools and skills to effectively support the operation
• Grow staff through succession planning

IT Hardware:

• Manage the IT Asset Tracking System
• Manage the life cycle of the hardware in line with purchase warranty and maintenance agreements
• Adhere to defacto and group-based standards for hardware and recommend changes where appropriate
• Ensure maximum uptime and performance through alert notification systems

IT Software

• Manage all Microsoft based software using Config Manager / SCCM to ensure patching and anti-virus updates are current
• Ensure Microsoft agreements are understood, and effectively used for maximum value realisation
• Ensure users are compliant in their use
• Ensure no illegal software or unlicensed use takes place for all software installed on company assets
• Protect software and data from breaches in security
• Ensure technical compliance for all data in line with the POPI act.

Desktop (Hardware and Software)

Hardware:

• Establish Desktop requirements according to end-user needs
• Oversee the installation of high-volume/high-Speed computer cabling for server computer system

Support:

• Manage Desktop systems support

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