SASA: IT Work Experience Opportunity
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 at the South African Sugar Association.
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 peopleDedicated 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.
SASA recognises the high levels of unemployment in the 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 the 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
How To Apply
Location: Mount Edgecombe
Closing Date: 12 April 2014
