Gijima Is Hiring: IT Operations Manager – South Africa
The Manager of this department should be able to :
Translate the focus and direction and strategy into a working, always available IT department.
Ensure that all remote offices are online and operational through loadshedding and other infrastructure challenges.
Able to design and report on critical IT operational statistics.
Have knowledge of IT requirements in education, retail, manufacturing and distribution industries.
Able to motivate, support, manage performance of a small, dedicated team to ensure delivery in a high paced environment.
Software that the IT department support :
Microsoft Windows 10 and 8, as well as older Windows Vista,
MS Office 365 Kaspersky,
Symantec Backup Exec,
Windows server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012R2,
SharePoint,
Google Classroom,
SAGE300
Following industry specific software applications for support purposes :
Noah,
Fitting Guides,
GSI Software (Audera, Audiostar, GSI Suite, Audiotrac),
Fonix,
Audioscan and other custom software used in the group, e.g., Adobe Connect and Saspac used at Eduplex.
Requirements
The key qualities, skills, abilities, attitudes and previous experience required in a candidate for the IT Operations Manager position, include the following :
Ability to listen to his / her team members and communicate instructions effectively.
Ability to lead, direct and control team members.
Ability to handle multiple jobs at the same time.
In-depth knowledge of computer usage.
Ability to always pay attention to details and encourage team members to do the same.
Ability to take proactive steps in managing problems.
Must be very security conscious and do prevent the exposure of sensitive information.
Ability to effectively handle stress, pressures, and challenges.
A passion for IT and customer service delivery.
High level of emotional intelligence (EQ)
Good interpersonal and communication skills to ensure efficient communications within the IT department as well as with all internal and external customers, and suppliers.
Humility and servant attitude, to support the business objectives of the companies in the H.A.S.S. Group, and to serve at the pleasure of the Chairman and CEO.
Experience in supplier / vendor service delivery coordination.
Experience in team handling.
Experience decision making and appropriate escalations.
Management and supervisory skills.
Ability to install and administer computer hardware, software and networks.
Team building skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Decision making skills.
Effective verbal, presentation and listening communications skills.Effective written communications skills.Diploma or degree in computer science or equivalent with minimum of 10 years’ experience in IT support, administration or operations.Experience in IT and / or telecommunications systems operations and support.
