Client Details:
An international and highly regarded philanthropic organisation dedicated to education and social initiatives. Be part of a large global, very dynamic team that is highly ethical, progressive and dedicated to the greater good of society.
Role Responsibilities:
- Oversee technical infrastructure operations, administration, and reporting.
- Align with Shared Services IS Strategy for effective integration.
- Plan infrastructure growth and capacity development.
- Establish procedures, policies, and training protocols.
- Manage maintenance, design, and analysis of infrastructure.
- Recommend updates to services and standards.
- Define and implement IT Disaster Recovery Strategy.
- Set software, hardware standards, and conduct performance testing.
- Ensure security maintenance across systems.
- Supervise operational costs, estimates, and network providers.
- Handle IT assets, inventory management, and vendor negotiations.
- Guide Information Systems projects and design delivery.
- Govern incidents, problems, and change management.
- Strive for customer excellence and satisfaction.
- Build and lead Shared Services IT while collaborating with stakeholders.
- Ensure IT accountability, innovation, and security.
- Implement and uphold policies, procedures, and risk management.
- Foster relationships with stakeholders, clients, and teams.
- Manage IT finances and mitigate risks effectively.
Relevant Qualifications / Experience:
- Holds a relevant Technology qualification (preferably postgraduate level).
- Possesses a Project Management Qualification.
- Holds an ITIL Qualification.
- Brings 6 – 8 years of technical experience.
- Holds 3 – 5 years of relevant management experience.
- Ability to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills.
- Proficient in Quality Management.
- Skilled in problem solving and resolution.
- Demonstrates a proven record of competence in all IT processes and systems, with in-depth experience in networks, Microsoft environment management, network, server, cloud, desktop, and application security, as well as end-user device management.
- Experienced in analysing, implementing, and evaluating IT systems/infrastructure and relevant specifications.
- Proficient in commissioning services from third parties and managing relationships with suppliers and contractors.
- Possesses a solid understanding of IT Infrastructure and operations practices.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Job ID:
- J104339
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Desired Skills:
- IT Infrastructure
- Management
- Networking