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Our client in the Manufacturing Industry is looking for a vibrant and experienced Information Technology Administrator to join their team and play a critical role in overseeing the development, implementation, and use of technology throughout the organization. Areas of responsibility include the full range of information systems and telecommunications activities, including determining user requirements, recommending practical solutions, and leading organizational-wide efforts to improve the effective use of technology.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support during systems upgrades, installations, conversions, and file maintenance.

• Oversee systems development and enhancement and the integration of new systems with existing systems.

• Develop the IT staff to meet the changing needs of users, offices, new projects and technologies; and varying staff strengths.

• Develop standard operating procedures and best practices, including providing written protocols and guidance to IT staff and to end-users.

• Keep current with the latest technologies and determine what new technology solutions and implementations will meet business and system requirements.

• Manage financial aspects of the IT Department, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review.

• Responsible for monitoring and oversight of daily, monthly, and quarterly reports from Network vendors.

• Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for security, disaster recovery, purchasing, and service provision.

• Manage telecommunications infrastructure and development plans, projects, policies and procedures.

• Negotiate and administer vendor, outsource, and consultant contracts and service agreements.

• Investigate, analyze, and resolve complex hardware problems on organizational computer systems; perform advanced hardware repairs, maintenance, technical assistance, and support on a range of PC computers and peripherals.

• Provide troubleshooting support for escalated software and hardware problems. Coordinate vendor assistance when required.

• Install and maintain desktop computer hardware; including computers, monitors, printers, modems, internal cards, and other computer equipment.

• Provide technical assistance, support, and troubleshooting in the resolution of system communications failures and conflicts.

• Review, prioritize, and process problem reports; document the progress of projects.

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in Business Studies and Computer Science or Computer Studies

• At least 3 to 4 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

• In-depth knowledgeable on data analytics, database management, server management, website development, website design/online marketing

• Well versed in Cyber security and inventory management

• Well proficient in Microsoft and IOS systems; must know programming language, PC Maintenance and Networking.

• In-depth knowledge of Accounting packages SAGE and PASTEL

• Ability to give IT advice to improve business performance demonstrate knowledge of contemporary IT issues, – 4th Industrial revolution (4IR), cloud based systems

• Self-starter and willing to continuously improve themselves.