UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

DIRECTORATE: INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATION

(Ref ICT Infra/Dep Dir: Netw &  Com/P5/June11/st-2)

The purpose of this position is to

ü Manage a team of experts to deploy and support an effective, stable and secure digital communications and network infrastructure inclusive of  services such as (and not limited to) telecommunication, email, internet and office automation facilities

ü Ensure connectivity of all computers and devices connected to the UNISA digital infrastructure and include decentralized infrastructures and services at regional/remote offices, learner resource centers and student computer laboratories

ü Manage and coordinate the following sections:

Ø Network installation and maintenance

Ø Network Security Management

Ø Telephony

Ø User accounting and capacity management

Requirements

· Relevant three-year degree qualification at Tertiary level

· Five years extensive experience in a computer industry, plus five years  relevant managerial experience of technical sections

· Extensive knowledge and understanding of state of the art technologies  and solutions related to network and communication infrastructures

· Broad knowledge of ICT networks and communication policies and best practices

· Knowledge of risk management and ability to manage projects within specified deadlines

· Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

· Ability to maintain sound human relations and transfer skills and knowledge

· Must have strong decision making and budget control skills

Recommendations

· Experience in a Tertiary environment

Duties 

· Ensure strategic planning and constant awareness of new technologies

· Participate on a strategic level in support of  ICT governance of networks and communication policies and best practices

· Monitor and co-ordinate the operational management of ICT sections

· Research, implement and ensure that ICT policies and procedures are adhered to by users

· Provide Service Level Agreements and ensure quality of services of  service providers

· Ensure effective financial and Human Resources  management of the division

· Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders

Assumption of duty : As soon as possible.    

Salary                           : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position     

Closing date                 : 1 July 2011

Enquiries:                    (012) 429 4972 (HR: Staffing & Client Services: Ms S Thaver)    

                        (011) 429 6668  (ICT: Mrs N Ngcingwana)

Any change in conditions of service will only become operative after one calendar month's written notice and will be made in full compliance with the relevant provisions of the Labour Laws.

The prescribed application form must be accompanied by a CV and ORIGINAL certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document. Submission of such copies entitles Unisa to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Applications not on the prescribed application form and submitted without ORIGINAL certified copies attached will not be considered. Candidates with foreign qualifications must also submit the South African equivalent of the qualification. These qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer. Should you currently not be employed, a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided.

Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan.

  We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities   

The prescribed application form is obtainable at the counter on the 3rd Floor, OR Tambo Building UNISA, Preller Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria or can be downloaded from  http://www2.unisa.ac.za/vacancies/forms/ApplicFormAdmin_Jul09.doc   on the Internet.

Correspondence will be limited to short‑listed candidates only.  If you have not been contacted within 2 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.

(signed)

Mrs P Makanya-Ojowuro

Director: HR: Staffing and Client Services