Monday, 17 February 2014

Information Systems Job at South African Sugar Association in Mount Edgecombe

Job Title: Work Experience Opportunity: Information Systems (South African Sugar Association)
Job # 1606426/1045
Mount Edgecombe KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

Market Related Salary
Contract junior level position at South African Sugar Association in the Information Technology (Networking) industry.
Benefits: An opportunity for a young MCSE to break through into the Information Technology field and get experience in administration, management, support and maintenance of all IT systems, services and infrastructure..

    SOUTH AFRICAN SUGAR ASSOCIATION

    Work Experience Opportunity: Informations Systems

    Are you a young newly certified MSCE? Are you looking for an opportunity to break through into the Information Technology field? Well here's your chance to join a dynamic team responsible for the administration, management, support and maintenance of all IT systems, services and infrastructure.

    The Information Systems (IS) department currently has an excellent six (6) month contract, work experience opportunity for graduates in the Information Technology field. This position is based in Mount Edgecombe and in reporting to the General Manager of Information Systems and Facilities Management, the successful incumbents' would gain experience and exposure in the following:

        Microsoft Active Directory
        DNS/DHCP
        Microsoft Windows Server operating systems
        Microsoft Exchange
        Microsoft Systems Centre Management suite
        VMWare
        Backup Exec
        Storage Area Networks
        Cisco Networking

    The ideal applicant will have:

    Qualifications

        This programme specifically targets South African candidates who have Matric and have completed a current MCSE certification.

    Important skills and qualities to succeed in this role are:

        Good written and verbal communication skills
        Be able to plan and prioritise tasks
        Confident to engage with internal and external customers
        A team player that can self-motivate and work independently
        Be able to adapt to different environments and people
        Dedicated and committed

    Term of the programme:

        Participants will be offered a 6 month contract.

    Benefits:

        Successful candidates will receive an allowance of plus/minus R3500.00 on a monthly basis.

    What We Offer:


    We encourage you to browse our website in order to obtain a full understanding of SASA and our role in the industry. You will have an opportunity to apply your existing skills and expertise in a uniquely challenging environment that integrates multiple technologies and systems to achieve incremental advances to various processes in the Sugar Industry.

    Application Procedures:

    Only applications submitted through our online job portal will be considered. To enter the portal, please visit www.sasa.org.za, select the careers page and select the wording "Click here to apply for any of the positions listed below". Please feel welcome to provide comprehensive information when making your submission as this will assist our short-listing process. Please ensure that you provide us with an indication of your current total guaranteed remuneration package and any variable benefits.

    All short-listed candidates will be required to undergo credit and criminal checks.

    Aspects of SASA's Recruitment Policy applicable to this Vacancy

    SASA recognises the high levels of unemployment in our country as well as the need for employers in South Africa to contribute to transformation through active support of the equity provisions contained in both the Employment Equity Act and the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act and Codes of Good Practice. Accordingly our first priority is the provision of employment opportunities to South African nationals. Further and in keeping with the requirements imposed by the Department of Home Affairs applications for employment by foreign nationals can only be considered in the event that a comprehensive recruitment process has failed to result in the identification and appointment of a suitable South African candidate.

    The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

    Ability

        assist with the deployment, configuration and management of computing services and infrastructure
        maintain computing and network infrastructure
        manage and maintain workstation and server environment in support of development and production systems
        manage file servers and administer system security
        perform daily systems administration
        support and maintenance of Local Networks (LAN's) and Wide Area Networks (WAN's)
        administration of Local Networks (LAN's) and Wide Area Networks (WAN's)
        management of Local Networks (LAN's) and Wide Area Networks (WAN's)

    Experience

        skills in Microsoft Active Directory (Design/Implement/Administer)
        skills in Storage Area Networks (Administer/Manage)
        skills in Cisco Networks (Administer routers, switches and firewalls)
        skills in Backup Exec (Manage/Administer)

    Knowledge

        working knowledge and understanding Microsoft Office SharePoint Server/Windows SharePoint Services
        working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager

The South African Sugar Association (SASA) provides a diverse range of highly specialized services to the South African sugar industry and our activities are funded in the main by the sugarcane growers and sugar milling companies. Our mission is to provide specialist services that enhance the profitability, global competitiveness and sustainability of the South African sugar industry.

Deadline Date:09.03.2014
How to Apply:


Note:
  • SASA has retained the services of its long-standing supplier Pinpoint One, a B-BBEE Level 1 executive search and recruitment consultancy, to manage the candidate sourcing process and will consequently not be receiving applications directly.  
  • Instead, applicants should submit a detailed CV in MS Word format to: response3@pinpointone.co.za.
  • Communication will be with short-listed applicants only.  We thank all applicants for their interest.