IT Technician

SFG Engineering; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm is seeking an IT Manager to oversee IT systems aboard a vessel in Cape Town. Responsibilities include managing network requirements, ensuring system security, and maintaining software hygiene. Candidates must have relevant maritime certifications including a Valid Police Clearance Certificate, and strong communication skills. This role offers a chance to enhance technology in a maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Passport.
• Valid Seafarers Medical certificate (RSA / Namibia).
• Valid Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) – (RSA / Namibia).
• Seamans Record Book (RSA / Namibia).
• Completion of STCV, MFA, FF, PST, PSSR, HUET, CSA courses.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day onboard network requirements.
• Maintain the Security IT system in conjunction with the SSO and Group Security Policies.
• Ensure high IT-systems availability in excess of 85%.
• Generate breakdown reports with suggested remedial actions.
• Manage IT inventory and audit reports.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal communication skills in English

Ability to identify opportunities for technology improvements

Job description

Production

• Manage the day-to-day onboard network requirements.
• Manage the issuing of access tokens for crew Wi- Fi connectivity with the OTM.
• Maintain the Security IT system in conjunction with the SSO and Group Security Policies.
• Ensure user productivity software availability.
• Maintain the vessel VSAT system in conjunction with the vendor.
• Ensure high IT-systems availability in excess of 85%.
• Ensure lifecycle of workstations is maintained.
• Maintain high levels of user-system satisfaction.
• Maintain software licensing in conjunction with the Head Office.
• Maintain software hygiene of workstations.
• Drive change to improve with
• Ensure computer systems are fit for purpose in line with ITIL lifecycles.
• Ensure that systems use verified, legitimate software.
• Maintain documentation and technical diagrams.
• Ability to identify opportunities for technology improvements.
• Maintain the digital security of the vessel.

Reporting

• Manages IT Daily
• Generates breakdown reports with suggested remedial actions.
• Manage IT inventory and audit reports.
• Manage ticket logging and closing

Sea Going Personnel

• Excellent written &verbal communication skills in English
• Valid Passport
• Valid Seafarers Medical certificate (RSA / Namibia)
• Valid Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) –(RSA / Namibia)
• Seamans Record Book (RSA / Nambia)
• STCV (Standard of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping for Seafarer), Course :
• MFA (Medical First Aid)
• FF (Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting)
• PST (Personal Survival Techniques)
• PSSR (Personal Safety & Social Responsibility)
• HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)
• CSA (Competence in Security Awareness

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