Job Post: IT Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Grade 12 
- Diploma in IT, mathematics, or IT Engineering 
- Minimum of five years of experience in IT or database administration 
- Experience working with following environments: Mac OS, Windows 10 & Windows Server 2008+ operating systems, Active Directory, Exchange / Office 365, Network Storage, Azure, 
- Experience setting up and troubleshooting various technical equipment such as laptops, video conferencing systems, mobiles, etc. 
- Working knowledge of scripting languages 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review diagnostics and assess the functionality and efficiency of systems 
- Implement security measures 
- Monitor security certificates and company compliance of requirements 
- Offer technical support to company staff and troubleshoot computer problems 
- Install and update company software and hardware as needed 
- Anticipate and report the cost of replacing or updating computer items 
- Provides users with information by designing methods to collect and retrieve data 
- Identifies user’s requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual users and other persons in a position to understand service requirements 
- Collects data by identifying sources of information and designing survey and collection methods 
- Organises information by studying, analysing, interpreting, and classifying data 
- Resolves retrieval problems by altering the design to meet requirements 
- Prepares reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information 
- Prepares reference for users by writing operating instructions 
- Maintains historical records by documenting system changes and revisions 
- Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential 
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies 
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed 
- Establishes and revises database by conferring with analysts and programmers to code and retrieve data 
- Maintains database by entering data Fibre Splicing 
KNOWLEDGE:
- Working knowledge of ZAC relevant procedures and working practices 
- Communication Skills: Ability to liaise with people on all levels 
- Sound written and verbal communication 
SKILLS:
- Report writing skills 
- Fluent in English 
- Ability to motivate 
- Computer literate 
- In possession of a valid driver’s licence 
ABILITIES:
- Community 
- Communication Skills: Ability to liaise with people on all levels 
- Sound written and verbal communication 
- Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 5 PM, 18 FEBRUARY 2021
Email your most recent CV, certified copies of qualifications as per advertisement and all relevant supporting documents to phumzilem@zulac.co.za
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have not heard from us within 21 days from the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.
* Please note that all positions are open to designated groups as specified in the Employment Equity Act.
