Stellenbosch University

Faculty of Science
NARGA

Senior Technology Officer
(Ref. NW09/104/0415)

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

NARGA is a division that provides Information and Communication Technology services to all students within the Science and Agricultural Science Faculties, to enable students to succeed in their studies.
Duties:

• Students and Lecturers:
o support to students and lecturers experiencing technical problems – including after-hours support with examinations and tests.
• Administrative:
o handling and reporting of day to day tasks in NARGA (including upgrading and installation of new computers);
o scheduling of timetables;
o managing and maintaining NARGA’s security system.
• Technical:
o installation of Windows software on all NARGA’s computers as well as the computers in the Faculties of Science and Agricultural Sciences lecture halls, satellite labs and kiosk computers;
o system administration and management of all MS Windows Servers;
o support of the entire MS environment, including clients, Servers, Domain Controllers, WSUS, Group Policies and Users and Computers;
o ensure that all systems are optimised, including upgrades and day-to-day maintenance – including after-hours support and services if so needed;
o coordinating with IT to ensure that the systems are set up according to IT architectural standards and are able to integrate with the University’s systems.

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of information and communication technology and understanding the teaching process:
o applicable NQF 7 qualification, e.g. a degree in Mathematical Sciences, Information Systems or Engineering, and
o applicable Information and Communication Technology experience of at least two years, or
o applicable experience of at least five years in specifically Microsoft Systems Administration and Management;
• experience in scripting, as well as program languages such as PHP and Javascript;
• a MCSE qualification; or a certificate of not older than 3 years; or busy with a MCSE – proof to be presented;
• experience in the setup of Windows 7 and 8 and MS Office 2013 for at least two years;
• Strong, proven computer skills;
• ability to solve technical problems independently;
• excellent language and communication skills (Afrikaans and English);
• excellent interpersonal skills;
• good organising skills.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of VMWare;
• SQL knowledge;
• user support of at least 2 years;
• A+ and/or N+ qualifications;
• knowledge of Milestone security software;
• experience and basic knowledge of Linux.

Commencement of duties: 1 June 2015

Closing date: 29 April 2015

Enquiries regarding the job content: Ms Ilse de Kock on 021 808 2682

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Applicants must also include a covering letter with their applications, confirming why they meet the above requirements.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.