SOUTH AFRICAN SUGAR ASSOCIATION
\nWork Experience Opportunity: Informations Systems
\nAre 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.<\/p>\n
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:
\nMicrosoft Active Directory
\nDNS\/DHCP
\nMicrosoft Windows Server operating systems
\nMicrosoft Exchange
\nMicrosoft Systems Centre Management suite
\nVMWare
\nBackup Exec
\nStorage Area Networks
\nCisco Networking<\/p>\n
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The ideal applicant will have:<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualifications<\/strong> <\/p>\n What We Offer:<\/p>\n 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. All short-listed candidates will be required to undergo credit and criminal checks. 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. <\/p>\n
\nThis programme specifically targets South African candidates who have Matric and have completed a current MCSE certification.
\nImportant skills and qualities to succeed in this role are:
\nGood written and verbal communication skills
\nBe able to plan and prioritise tasks
\nConfident to engage with internal and external customers
\nA team player that can self-motivate and work independently
\nBe able to adapt to different environments and people
\nDedicated and committed
\nTerm of the programme:
\nParticipants will be offered a 6 month contract.
\nBenefits:
\nSuccessful candidates will receive an allowance of plus\/minus R3500.00 on a monthly basis.<\/p>\n
\nApplication Procedures:
\nOnly 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.<\/p>\n
\nAspects of SASA’s Recruitment Policy applicable to this Vacancy<\/p>\n
\nThe ideal candidate will have the following competencies:
\nAbility
\nassist with the deployment, configuration and management of computing services and infrastructure
\nmaintain computing and network infrastructure
\nmanage and maintain workstation and server environment in support of development and production systems
\nmanage file servers and administer system security
\nperform daily systems administration
\nsupport and maintenance of Local Networks (LAN’s) and Wide Area Networks (WAN’s)
\nadministration of Local Networks (LAN’s) and Wide Area Networks (WAN’s)
\nmanagement of Local Networks (LAN’s) and Wide Area Networks (WAN’s)
\nExperience
\nskills in Microsoft Active Directory (Design\/Implement\/Administer)
\nskills in Storage Area Networks (Administer\/Manage)
\nskills in Cisco Networks (Administer routers, switches and firewalls)
\nskills in Backup Exec (Manage\/Administer)<\/p>\n