IT Manager

Description:

Our client based in Cape Town is seeking to employ an IT Manager.Our client is a specialist cruise agent based in the United Kingdom and South Africa. They are totally independent. They are dynamic in their approach to cruise holidays and tailor make holidays is their speciality. The ideal candidate will be required to:Ensure Network Stability and UptimeTo manage the local networking environment ensuring that it is supportedSupport wider IT infrastructure for remote sitesProvide End User SupportMonitor IT environment pro-activelyEnsure IT Polices and Procedures are up to date and followedLiaise and Manage 3rd Party Service ProvidersManage IT Projects for New Deployments are IT Infrastructure ChangesTo manage the country South African ITWork with the wider IT team providing assistance and administration to deliver group initiatives.Manage a Junior 1st Line member of the teamEnsure IT Compliancy is up to date with the Country StandardManage and maintain IT Helpdesk System for tracking and reportingIT Costs are managed correctly and reported accuratelyEnsure all Hardware Licencing is up to date and monitoredCreate and Maintain an IT Assets RegisterDeliver the in country PCI Audit Annually1st line team member managementKey Skills & Competencies:High competence in IT Procedures and Network ArchitectureHigh proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel and OutlookSufficient level of numeracy and high level of literacy is required (communication by e-mail)Very good communication skillsVery well organised and able to multi-taskVery good time management skills - able to prioritise and understand what is urgentHigh competence in IT AuditsExceptional administration skills - attention to detail importantEducational Requirements:Tertiary qualification to be MCSE certifiedCertificate in Cyber ITCertificate in all relevant hardware such as Dell computers & storageDeployment network security control qualificationA qualification in network environment/anti-virusAt least 8 years experience in technical IT (Server Administration), Network management, project management, MS Exchange (incl Office 365)