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Support Administrator ICT
South African Weather Service - Centurion, Gauteng
Closing date yi 6 ka December 2024
Regrettably, this position has been removed.
Purpose
- Monitor communication links and data flow as well as operational computer processes and maintain computer networks, LAN, WAN and Internet.
- Monitor Daily, weekly and monthly back up of the servers by compiling reports on a weekly status of backups and execute advanced administration functions on operational servers.
- Leading the operational support of weather observation and forecasting activities in obtaining missing data, also leading in the planning of hardware and software, network equipment and printer installation.
- Leading and monitoring end-user technical support, planning and implementation of security procedures and testing new system and application as well as their rollout.
- Configuring of Microsoft and Linux servers.
- Provide second level maintenance and administration of specialized System. E.g. Radar communication and Aviation Display system and Meteorological switching system.
- From time-to-time Configuration of routers and firewall.
Requirements
- National Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology, Information system or equivalent qualification.
- B- Tech or Honours will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of UNIX or Linux
- Code EB or Code 08 (without endorsements)
- No International Travel Restrictions
- 2 yearsโ experience in an IT environment, performing network Administration
Skills & Competencies
- Consulting
- Relationship building
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Assurance
- Compliance
- Diligence
- Efficiency
- Effectiveness
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Mutual Respect
- Open Communication
- Positive Work Ethic
- Professionalism
- Fault-finding
- Problem-solving
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Quality Control of Meteorological Data
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to staff on technical computing issues.
- Maintain user account details.
- Make regular updates of virus protection, software and operating systems.
- Troubleshoot any reported problems.
- Keeping the network up and running.
- Maintenance of network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers.
- Create and maintain email accounts for staff on O365.
- Implement new projects as stated in the strategic plan of the institution.
- Install LTE on user laptops
- Provide support, via phone, to internal end users on variety of computer issues as related to both computer software and computer and related hardware.
- Install and maintain networks / LANโs
- Install desktop computers and servers.
- Linking workstations to the servers of different Network Operating Systems
- Report faulty communication lines to Service Provider for repairs
- Install, configure and troubleshoot Internet connections
- Make hardware and software upgrade recommendations.
Additional Information
- Register as user on our website to apply for the above position and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
- Preference will be given to African, Coloured and Indian Male and Female.
- Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
- Candidates who have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional requirements:
- Will be required to work shifts on rotation, all days of the week, including Sundays and public holidays.
- Will be required to be on stand-by as instructed as well as for:
- Operational emergencies and crisis situations
- Special project completion
Ref No
- WS01/112024
Remuneration
- Negotiable
Enquiries
- Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Nokubonga Mkhize, at Tel. (012) 367 6059.