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NATIONAL METROLOGY INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA (NMISA) VACANCIES
NATIONAL METROLOGY INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA (NMISA)
Are you a quality-driven individual?
Do you have a passion for perfection?
If you answered YES to these questions, you could be just the individual we are looking for.
MANAGER: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
Salary Range R 829 320.55 to R975 671.23 per annum (all inclusive)
Overview of the Organisation
The NMISA is a Type 3A Public Entity established in accordance with the Measurement Unit and Measurement Standards Act, No. 18 of 2006 (the Act). The NMISA is mandated by the Act to provide for the use of the international system of units (the SI) and other measurement units in South Africa, to maintain national measurement standards (NMS) and to determine and ensure the comparability of the NMS. More information can be obtained from www.nmisa.org.
The Position
To lead the NMISA IT team responsible for maintaining the NMISA network and computer-related services. The job requires facilitating infrastructure and architecture planning, as well as administration and support of Microsoft servers and services. The Manager Information Technology will develop and review policies, procedures and best practices to ensure the integrity and security of all information systems. They will develop new services and improve existing ones to facilitate the smooth functioning of all NMISA IT related functions and provide day-to-day support to internal stakeholders
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Person Specification:
We are looking for a dynamic, positive-thinking, hands-on individual, who has the ability to manage complexity, has planning and organising skills, is resilient and customer service orientated. A unique individual with leadership and interpersonal skills who can communicate at all levels and develop a strong team. Excellent writing skills and fluency in English. The candidate must have the ability to work both as part of a team and independently. The position further requires professionalism when dealing with customers and colleagues, plus a level of excellence that goes above and beyond commercial considerations and legal requirements.
Are you a quality-driven individual?
Do you have a passion for perfection?
If you answered YES to these questions, you could be just the individual we are looking for.
MANAGER: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
Salary Range R 829 320.55 to R975 671.23 per annum (all inclusive)
Overview of the Organisation
The NMISA is a Type 3A Public Entity established in accordance with the Measurement Unit and Measurement Standards Act, No. 18 of 2006 (the Act). The NMISA is mandated by the Act to provide for the use of the international system of units (the SI) and other measurement units in South Africa, to maintain national measurement standards (NMS) and to determine and ensure the comparability of the NMS. More information can be obtained from www.nmisa.org.
The Position
To lead the NMISA IT team responsible for maintaining the NMISA network and computer-related services. The job requires facilitating infrastructure and architecture planning, as well as administration and support of Microsoft servers and services. The Manager Information Technology will develop and review policies, procedures and best practices to ensure the integrity and security of all information systems. They will develop new services and improve existing ones to facilitate the smooth functioning of all NMISA IT related functions and provide day-to-day support to internal stakeholders
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (NQF Level 7 or above) or a related field.
- Developing and overseeing the implementation of the IT strategy
- 5-8 years of experience in information technology infrastructure planning and support.
- Proven record in managing IT budget.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in leading a team of ICT professionals.
- Experience developing and implementing IT strategies that have significantly contributed to achieving the organisation's goals
- Deep understanding of security architecture, frameworks, and tools, ensuring the robustness and integrity of the organisation's IT systems, data, and networks.
- Experience in managing vendor relationships and ensuring that IT services and solutions meet the organisation's needs and standards.
- Experience developing policies and procedures and overseeing IT governance and compliance to ensure that the organisation's practices, policies, and systems comply with relevant regulations (POPI Act, etc) and other industry best practices.
- Experience in driving innovation in a dynamic ICT environment, coupled with an excellent ICT strategic project implementation track record.
- Proven competence in organizational day-to-day IT administration with experience in computer troubleshooting.
- Hand on experience in most of the following: Computer hardware and software systems and programs, Active Directory, Windows Server environments, Office 365, Outlook, Dynamics 365, Apache, MTA’s, IMAP, SMTP, Firewall, Virtualisation, IT Architecture, Cloud Based Hosting, Web Design and Business Analyst Skills.
- Computer networks, network administration, network installation and an understanding of TCP/IP networks in LAN and WAN format including internet technologies such as VPN, MPLS, Networks and other network technologies as well as setting up and maintaining hardware routers, switches and firewalls.
- Be proficient in setting up systems to detect and prevent computer viruses and unauthorised network intrusion (cyber security).
- Knowledge of disaster recovery and backup systems, with implementation experience.
- Experience in utilising technical knowledge of products and services within an IT environment.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain thorough knowledge of the organisation and adhere to all organisational standards.
- Plan, organize, direct, control, evaluate and implement systems information systems operations and develop the organisation's IT architecture, infrastructure, business applications and operations strategy and implementation.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems operations and development and ensure compliance with legislation and standards within the IT environment.
- Enhance the organisation's communication systems efficiency.
- Responsible for contract management and procurement of all IT systems
- Engage with business stakeholders to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines.
- Create, manage and monitor the strategic IT projects, aligned to PMBOK, Prince 2 or Agile methodologies
- Self-directed within broad goals and strategic direction in supporting organisational objectives.
- With management, set departmental direction to ensure the business's expectations are met.
Person Specification:
We are looking for a dynamic, positive-thinking, hands-on individual, who has the ability to manage complexity, has planning and organising skills, is resilient and customer service orientated. A unique individual with leadership and interpersonal skills who can communicate at all levels and develop a strong team. Excellent writing skills and fluency in English. The candidate must have the ability to work both as part of a team and independently. The position further requires professionalism when dealing with customers and colleagues, plus a level of excellence that goes above and beyond commercial considerations and legal requirements.
Please note:
NMISA subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates who meet the requirements and who will add to the cultural and gender diversity of the organisation. NMISA is focused on recruiting the following candidates in order of preference: Coloured, African, Indian.
Interested and suitably qualified persons may forward all supporting documentation required (updated CV, certified educational qualifications and certified ID.) when applying for the position email NMISA Human Resources at careers@nmisa.org Only candidates with all supporting documents will be considered for the position. Clearly indicate which position you are applying for.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Closing date for applications: 01 July 2024
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. National Metrology Institute of South Africa reserves the right not to appoint. By applying for this position at the NMISA, the applicant understands, consents, and agrees that the NMISA may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or the relevant authority in relation to the position that requires trust, honesty and/or entails the handling of cash or finances and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and employment history. You voluntarily give NMISA consent to process your personal information and all the applications will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA)
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