Manager: IT Infrastructure (Durban) at Secondments

• The purpose of the job is primarily to oversee the implementation of the operational plans and associated projects for the ICT Infrastructure Unit in line with the Department's Operational Plans.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric and 3-year tertiary bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) in Information Technology, Information Management, or Information Systems.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience in a busy and pressurised environment in a large organisation, of which 3 Years must be in a senior technical role within ICT Infrastructure.
• Relevant industry-recognized professional IT certification (e.g., CCNA, VMWARE, Palo Alto Firewall, Pelco, Hikvision)

Duties and Responsibilities    
solutions:

• Servers.
• Internet routers.
• Firewall systems.
• Core Networking tables and IOS.
• Audio Visual, Crestron, and Fusion Server
• Access Control Systems
• Virtual Infrastructure and cloud-based systems
• Physical Server Infrastructure
• Wireless (On-Premise and Cloud-based)
• Server Room and switching centre Infrastructure 
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and fire protection systems
• Manage Server and network hardware acquisition, implementation, configuration, maintenance, and support, including high-performance computing server infrastructure
• Manage Remote access maintenance and support
• Manage Internet, wireless, inter-campus, and remote site connection, network, and 3rd line support (switch, AP, router administration)
• Manage IP and telephone cabling installation
• Manage installation and maintenance of the telephone systems
• Manage implementation and maintenance of Audio Visual, voice, and data solutions and products
• Liaise with vendors in ensuring maintenance contracts and SLAs are adhered to.
• Manage staff reporting to the post both directly and indirectly and manage staff performance and development plans.
• Provide technical lead in projects to ensure that work packages are delivered on time, on budget, and at an acceptable quality standard.
• Keep abreast of industry developments and trends and provide a business value proposition for the adoption of technologies.
• Effectively execute financial responsibilities, which include budget formulation, monitoring of expenditure against budget, and ensuring that there is optimum utilisation of budget
• Have a good working knowledge of financial protocols
• Participate in procurement and tendering processes. 
• Provide technical consulting services in IT Infrastructure and related topics.
• Attend and make presentations or exhibitions at national conferences or other similar events. 

Closing Date    
2023/09/02