Senior ICT Support

Vega School; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institute is seeking a Senior ICT Support to ensure efficient IT infrastructure management while providing support and mentorship to ICT staff. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications along with 2-3 years of experience in ICT support roles, providing solutions for hardware/software issues and maintaining the service desk operations. This role includes significant responsibilities in infrastructure and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Higher Certificate / Occupational Certificate Level 5 in A+/N+/MCSE / MCTIP.
• Advanced Certificate / Diploma / Occupational Certificate Level 6 in A+/N+/MCSE / MCTIP, advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years ICT Support/Service Desk agent experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily checks on IT infrastructure to ensure optimal system performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software issues escalated from ICT Supports.
• Oversee campus ICT Support staff activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Higher Certificate / Occupational Certificate Level 5 in A+/N+/MCSE/MCTIP

Advanced Certificate / Diploma Level 6 in A+/N+/MCSE/MCTIP

Job description

Direct Reporting Line

Head: IT Support

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE's Varsity College, Waterfall Campus has a vacancy for a Senior ICT Support.

Duties And Responsibilities

Infrastructure Support

• Conducts daily checks on the IT infrastructure (LAN, WLAN, WAN, etc…) to monitor up time requirements and ensure that systems are running optimally.
• Installs new servers when required.
• Co-ordinates the deployment of hardware, systems and infrastructure within the campus.
• Ensures that the necessary security protocols and maintenance procedures for the campus are followed and executed timeously which includes, but is not limited to software patching/updates, BitLocker compliance, Antimalware compliance, SCOM alerts, device imagine, and SCCM compliance.
• Interacts and liaises with vendors or service providers for support and troubleshooting, where necessary.
• Monitors ICT security systems and does periodic tests and checks to ensure that everything is in order.
  
  

Service Delivery and Escalations

• Diagnoses and troubleshoots hardware and software issues that are escalated from ICT Supports and compiles and uploads KB articles for future reference.
• Attends to, defines, documents, and hands back to the ICT Supports any escalated ICT Support request that is not on the Catalogue of Services.
• Administers and maintains software, as per the agreed software list.
• Oversees the campus' ICT Service Desk to ensure calls are correctly allocated and timeously addressed.
  
  

Staff Supervision

• Ensures that the campus has the necessary ICT support during operational hours.
• Co-ordinates and oversees campus ICT Support staff activities and engages in short to medium term tactical planning.
• Provides input into the ICT Supports' interview and hiring process, leave requests, appraisals and KPA setting.
• Provides mentorship to ICT Supports.
• Develops succession plan for ICT Supports.
  
  

Competencies Required

• Good interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy and systems administration
• Time management and organisational skills
• Initiative and problem solving prowess
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to cope in a pressured environment
  
  

Minimum Education Requirements

• Minimum of a Higher Certificate / Occupational Certificate Level 5 (NQF Level 5) in A+/N+ /MCSE / MCTIP.
• Advanced Certificate / Diploma / Occupational Certificate Level 6 (NQF Level 6) in A+/N+ /MCSE / MCTIP, advantageous.
  
  

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years ICT Support/Service Desk agent.
  
  

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday

• 07h00 to 16h00
• 10h00 to 19h00
  
  

Friday

• 08h00 to 17h00
  
  

Saturday

• 08h00 to 12h00
  
  

Salary

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  
  

Application Response

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
  
  

Technical Support

• Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance : https://hire.simplify.hr/ContactUs
  
  

The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.