Principal Network Administrator: Business Modernisation at Statistics South Africa

key Performance Areas

• Ensure installation and upgrade of Servers, Local Area Network/ Wide Area Network
• Ensure installation and upgrading of software
• Develop or review security related policies and standards, provide inputs on the directorate’s strategy and manage projects
• Conduct research on latest technology and participate in tender processes
• Build capacity of stakeholders
• Manage network related documentation
• Supervise staff.

Prerequisites

• An Honour’s degree (NQF 8) in Information Technology/ A+/ MCSE/ CNE
• Training in IT Project Management
• At least 5 years ‘relevant experience of which 3 years’ experience must be as a Network Administrator
• Experience with advanced trouble-shooting
• Experience with server and network configurations
• Knowledge of technology architecture, web infrastructure, project management, telecommunications, IT security management and technology trends and development
• Basic knowledge of applications and systems software development
• Basic knowledge of database design and management