Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) is an autonomous parastatal under the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. It is an internationally accredited examinations board. ZIMSEC is an examinations board responsible for assessment, evaluation and documentation of the academic readiness, learning progress, and skill acquisition of students at primary and secondary school levels in Zimbabwe. The Council is inviting suitably qualified and motivated persons for the following vacant positions that have arisen.
NETWORK & HARDWARE ADMINISTRATOR
JOB SUMMARY The incumbent shall be responsible for designing, implementing and troubleshooting computer hardware and network infrastructure for the Council, ensuring that the networking and hardware requirements of the organization are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide Technical Directions: -Offer second line computer systems (hardware and software) support to all Council system users -Work closely with ICT help desk personnel. -Install and configure new hardware and software -Working with Help Desk personnel. -Attending to hardware and software configuration issues for users on demand (Helpdesk issues). -Create and maintain up to date accurate network and hardware documentation
Designing Computer Networks and Support: -Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade the Council’s network (LANs, VPN) and servers -Install and configure new network equipment to update or remedy hardware or software issues. -Install and integrate new server hardware, virtual machines, operating systems and applications. -Assisting in designing, installing, and implementing LANs, WAN/VPN for Council Regional Offices and Head Office. -Manage and monitor computer networks and systems for performance (availability, utilization, throughput, and latency) and test for weaknesses/vulnerabilities, and ensure that the Council has a secure, effective and reliable network. -Recommend and implement any corrective, approved network, hardware and software changes in accordance with applicable procedures. -Provide network administration services – set up user accounts, permissions and passwords -Liaising and coordinating with service providers -Ensure that the council has a secure, effective and reliable network
Ensure system continuity: -Do regular backups as per set policies, updating virus protection software to keep data and communications protected and ensure disaster recovery. -Implementing patches, software upgrades, and maintenance checks with minimum disruptions to operations.
Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS -Degree in IT/ Computer Science or equivalent -Professional certification, CISCO/ VMWare would be an advantage -At least 1 years’ experience as a network technician or relevant position -Good knowledge of LAN/WAN networks, TCP/IP protocols and network technologies
Have skills in the following computer software -Linux Operating System -Microsoft systems -IOS Systems
Should be techno- savvy Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons should submit single PDF file comprising application, curriculum vitae, academic and professional qualifications. The CVs should have contact telephone numbers and names of at least three (3) referees. Applications should be done online on the google application form accessible on the ZIMSEC website www.zimsec.co.zw
Applications should be addressed to: Human Capital Director. Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Head Office Examination Centre Upper East Road, Mount Pleasant P.O. BOX CY1464, Causeway Harare Applications can also be made online through the following link: https://forms.gle/JVjCuB1wTAuBz4Xf9
ZIMSEC recruitment policy does not require any prospective job seekers to make payment to the Council or any of its employees as a way of securing employment.
ZIMSEC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnical backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
