Applications Open for the South African Weather Service Support Administrator ICT Position

Applications Open for the South African Weather Service Support Administrator ICT Position. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: Support Administrator (Ref. WS01/112024).

Job Summary:

• Monitor communication links and data flow as well as operational computer processes and maintain computer networks, LAN, WAN and Internet.
• Monitor Daily, weekly and monthly back up of the servers by compiling reports on a weekly status of backups and execute advanced administration functions on operational servers.
• Leading the operational support of weather observation and forecasting activities in obtaining missing data, also leading in the planning of hardware and software, network equipment and printer installation.
• Leading and monitoring end-user technical support, planning and implementation of security procedures and testing new system and application as well as their rollout.
• Configuring of Microsoft and Linux servers.
• Provide second level maintenance and administration of specialized System. E.g. Radar communication and Aviation Display system and Meteorological switching system.
• From time-to-time Configuration of routers and firewall

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide assistance to staff on technical computing issues.
• Maintain user account details.
• Make regular updates of virus protection, software and operating systems.
• Troubleshoot any reported problems.
• Keeping the network up and running.
• Maintenance of network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of
• personal computers as well as printers.
• Create and maintain email accounts for staff on O365.
• Implement new projects as stated in the strategic plan of the institution.
• Install LTE on user laptops
• Provide support, via phone, to internal end users on variety of computer issues as related to
• both computer software and computer and related hardware.
• Install and maintain networks / LAN’s
• Install desktop computers and servers.
• Linking workstations to the servers of different Network Operating Systems
• Report faulty communication lines to Service Provider for repairs
• Install, configure and troubleshoot Internet connections
• Make hardware and software upgrade recommendations.

Required Minimum Qualification:

• National Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology, Information system or equivalent qualification.
• B- Tech or Honours will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of UNIX or Linux
• Code EB or Code 08 (without endorsements)
• No International Travel Restrictions

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in an IT environment, performing network Administration

Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required

• Consulting
• Relationship building
• Mentoring
• Leadership
• Assurance
• Compliance
• Diligence
• Efficiency
• Effectiveness
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Mutual Respect
• Open Communication
• Positive Work Ethic
• Professionalism
• Fault-finding
• Problem-solving
• Documentation
• Reporting
• Quality Control of Meteorological Data

Additional Requirements

• Will be required to work shifts on rotation, all days of the week, including Sundays and public holidays.
• Will be required to be on stand-by as instructed as well as for;
  • Operational emergencies and crisis situations,
  • Special project completion.

How to Apply

Please Note:

Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply
for the above position and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Nokubonga Mkhize, at Tel.
(012) 367 6059.

Closing Date: 06 December 2024

Please Note:

• Preference will be given to African, Coloured and Indian Male and Female.
• Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.