Our Client, a Tourism company is looking for a qualified Head of IT who will be responsible for the management of the IT team and will work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.

• Responsible for strategic IT planning and overseeing the financial aspects of the IT dept., including purchasing, budgeting & budget review (Project Manager for all IT projects across the company) and act as vendors point of contact.
  
• Responsible for managing and supporting all ICT Systems within the organization including Telecommunications (systems, infrastructure, vendors)
  
• To manage and champion IT Policy and procedure formulation and implementation.
  
• To manage and support Data communications infrastructure and systems, Information Systems and applications, Radio Communications Systems, Solar and inverter backup systems for key communications.
  
• To design, deploy, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and administer Network infrastructure, router, switches, PtP Links (Point-to-Point Links), WAP’s (Wireless Access points) firewalls and servers.
  
• To oversee and Support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
  
• To ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
  
• Maintain system efficiency and identify potential for improvements.
  
• Liaise with the IT Heads in different platform for recommendations for future upgrades.
  
• Administer core network services such as Active Directory, DNS, Trobonet and Exchange 2013 servers.
  
• Generate documentation, training aids and technical documentation as required.
  
• Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security.
  
• Updates technical knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations and forums.
  
• Coordinate IT staffing, including hiring, supervision, scheduling, professional development and discipline.
  
• Collaborate with and maintain communications with executives and department heads in the organization.
  
• Research IT solutions and make recommendations for the improvement of IT systems and IT infrastructure.
  
• To assist in any other areas where feasible within the organization.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology or related field or experience equivalent thereof.
  
• Cisco Certified Network Professional or Mikrotik Certified Routing Engineer or knowledge equivalent thereof.
  
• Should have a combination of problem-solving and people skills.
  
• In Depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, OneDrive, SharePoint and Microsoft Office 365.
  
• Experience in administering Microsoft Azure, Microsoft windows servers, Active Directory Services, DNS, WINS and Exchange Server.
  
• An ability to analyze, think critically, explore, and solve problems logically and consistently.
  
• Ability to juggle several projects, people and problems simultaneously.
  
• Interpersonal skills, patience and understanding.
  
• Lifelong learning - adapt to new techniques and technologies learn and evolve with the changes in technology.
  
• Ability to manage/ supervise teams and get the most out of the team.
  
• Understanding of telephone communications and programming.
  
• Understanding of radio communications and programming.
  
• Highest level of Integrity.