Organization Name:
Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)
Job Titles & Vacancies:
* Risk Manager (1)
* Networks and Hardware Administrator (1)
* Graduate Trainee – Human Capital (1)
* Graduate Trainee – Finance (1)
The incumbent shall be responsible for designing, implementing and troubleshooting computer hardware and network infrastructure for the Council, ensuring that the networking and hardware requirements of the organization are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Offer second line computer systems (hardware and software) support to all Council system users
- Work closely with ICT help desk personnel
- Install and configure new hardware and software
- Attending to hardware and software configuration issues for users on demand (Helpdesk issues)
- Create and maintain up-to-date accurate network and hardware documentation
- Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade the Council’s network (LANs, VPN) and servers
- Install and configure new network equipment to update or remedy hardware or software issues
- Install and integrate new server hardware, virtual machines, operating systems and applications
- Assisting in designing, installing, and implementing LANs, WAN/VPN for Council Regional Offices and Head Office
- Manage and monitor computer networks and systems for performance (availability, utilization, throughput, and latency) and test for weaknesses/vulnerabilities, and ensure that the Council has a secure, effective and reliable network
- Recommend and implement any corrective, approved network, hardware and software changes in accordance with applicable procedures
- Provide network administration services – set up user accounts, permissions and passwords
- Liaising and coordinating with service providers
- Do regular backups as per set policies, updating virus protection software to keep data and communications protected and ensure disaster recovery
- Implementing patches, software upgrades, and maintenance checks with minimum disruptions to operations
Requirements
- Degree in IT/ Computer Science or equivalent
- Professional certification, CISCO/VMware would be an advantage
- At least 1 year’s experience as a network technician or relevant position
- Good knowledge of LAN/WAN networks, TCP/IP protocols and network technologies
- Have skills in the following computer software: Linux Operating System, Microsoft systems, IOS Systems
- Should be techno-savvy
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
How to Apply
Submit a single PDF file comprising application, curriculum vitae, academic and professional qualifications. The CVs should have contact telephone numbers and names of at least three (3) referees. Applications should be done online on the Google application form accessible on the ZIMSEC website: www.zimsec.co.zw. Deadline: Not later than 8 March 2026. Address: Human Capital Director, Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC), Head Office Examination Centre, Upper East Road, Mount Pleasant, P. O. BOX CY1464, Causeway, HARARE
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