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Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above vacancy that has arisen within First Mutual Holdings Limited.
The Job
Reporting to the Group ICT Executive, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
⦁ Leading and managing a team of business application support specialists and software developers.
⦁ Overseeing the administration and maintenance of the organisation’s IT applications.
⦁ Developing and implementing strategies, standards, and best practices for IT application development, administration and support.
⦁ Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess application needs.
⦁ Managing application lifecycle.
⦁ Developing and implementing robust IT application support processes, procedures and minimising downtime.
⦁ Monitoring application performance and conducting regular system audits.
⦁ Coordinating with vendors and external service providers to resolve application related issues.
⦁ Staying up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies and evaluating their potential impact on the organisation’s application landscape.
⦁ Developing and maintaining KPIs to measure team performance and business efficiency improvements.
⦁ Consulting with teams across various business areas.
⦁ Advising on the implementation of effective digital transformation strategies to improve user experience.
⦁ Evaluating employee performance.
⦁ Managing outsourced/managed services to add bandwidth to team.
The person
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
⦁ Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Systems.
⦁ At least 8 years in business analysis, systems administration and support, with a track record of success in a leadership or managerial role.
⦁ Advanced knowledge of database management principles and practices
⦁ Problem-solving skills
⦁ Strong project management skills.
⦁ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills,
⦁ Ability to work to tight deadlines within constraints
⦁ Ability to manage multiple projects al one lime
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APPLICATION DETAILS
Candidates meeting the above criteria should forward their Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) and application letters to Group Human Resources via the following email address careers(n)firstmutual.co.zw Applications should be sent by and not later than 13 September 2024. N.B Clearly label the position you are applying for in the subject line. First Mutual Holdings Limited is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age and disability status. The Group encourages applications from competent people of different demographic groupings. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse where every idea and perspective is valued.
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