Job Alert: PSC Seeks Director of System Support & Management to Revolutionize Operations
Job Description
The Public Service Commission is inviting applications to fill the following vacant posts in the Office of the President and Cabinet.
- Reports To: Chief Director Management Information Systems.
- Department: Corporate Governance Unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in the formulation, implementation and review of the Unit’s Information Communication Technology policies and strategies.
- Manage the Corporate Governance Unit systems, data and development projects and ensure their integrity and accuracy.
- Develop mechanisms to ensure that the Unit’s systems are safe and protected against cyber-attacks as well as the availability of back-up systems on and offsite.
- Attend to system failures and ensure that disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place.
- Coordinate the provision of assistance, information and documentation to system users.
- Oversee the proper functioning of all hardware and local area network equipment in the Unit.
- Manage the implementation and maintenance of internal and external Service Level Agreements.
- Facilitate network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephone equipment and other network appliances.
- Manage the Unit’s website and other digital communication channels. 10. Supervise, coach and appraise subordinates.
Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in Information Technology Management, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- A Master’s degree in the above mentioned field(s) is an added advantage.
- Certification is an added advantage (i.e. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Information Technology (IT) Security)
- At least eight (8) years experience in systems support and maintenance, two (2) of which must be at Deputy Director Level or equivalent.
- Analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to interact at all levels within the organisation and with external parties.
Other Requirements:
Applications must be accompanied by performance appraisal reports for the last full cycle. A detailed C.V. with contact details and copies of national I.D. card, birth certificate and qualifications should be attached to the application. The C.V. must contain the following details -:
- Full names (Surname first).
- E.C. No.
- Date and place of birth.
- Full residential address.
- Present Ministry/ Department.
- Present grade and date of appointment thereto.
- Relevant qualifications and experience.
- Work experience.
- Relevant vacancy announcement and reference number.
Other
How to Apply
All applications should be submitted through the PSC email address: recruitment3@psc.org.zw
NB: Applications that do not comply with the above requirements will not be processed. Candidates, [especially women], with relevant long-term in the private sector or in the non-state enterprises domain within and outside Zimbabwe are encouraged to apply.
Application letters, including detailed CVs and copies of certificates should be addressed to:
The Secretary
Public Service Commission
9th Floor, Social Security Centre
Corner Sam Nujoma Street/Julius Nyerere Way
Deadline: 10 July 2023