IT Specialist / Systems Administrator - Port Elizabeth Verfied

Salary Negotiable Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape more than 14 days ago 01-03-2017 4:01:33 PM
29-03-2017 4:01:33 PM

Our client, in the automotive manufacturing industry is looking for an IT Specialist / Systems Administrator with a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.

Salary between R300000 & R400000 per annum CTC

 

Minimum requirements:

  • National Diploma or Degree in Information Systems and / or MCSE.
  • A minimum of 3 years experience (PC Hardware, Programming, Communication Skills and AS400)
  • Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing / automotive environment

 

Duties:

  • Selecting the correct storage media to be used
  • Ensuring that this media and storage devices are error free
  • Transferring of information from the network/servers onto the correct storage media, on a daily basis
  • Check the logs and verifies that all information has been backed-up successfully
  • Performing “Manual” back-ups if the automatic back-up is not successful
  • To ensure safekeeping of critical user and/or company information
  • Ensure traceability and recovery of possible lost data have up to date readily available information
  • Liaises with end-users regarding problems on the following applications:
    • JBA (Secondary), MICROSOFT Office Suite, Network related, assisting users with any IT related problems, providing assistance with all hardware and software related issues (excl. AS/400), reduce lost time as a result of application / human error, enhance employee productivity and evaluate the efficiency of the windows servers on an ongoing basis
  • Logging of all problems via corporate or to the service provider (e.g. Server Errors
  • Following up to ensure the problem has corrected
  • Liaises with the service provider to ensure correct
  • Maintains all production related IT equipment and specialized equipment
  • Increase the efficiency of the Network system
  • Ensure the correct billing of the service provided
  • Reduce downtime of production critical equipment
  • Ensure adherence to all corporate requirements in area of responsibility
  • Corporate compliance
  • Cleaning error logs from routers on a daily basis
  • Checking the Internet for error messages and print report thereof
  • Defragmenting of the computer hard drive and page files
  • Monitoring virus detections and examining virus patterns
  • Reduce computer component failure
  • Ensure optimal performance of computer systems
  • Setting up new and old computer systems –(Input methods used)
  • Arrange for the installation of network points (by using external providers)
  • Arrange for telephone lines and handset units (by using external providers)
  • Fixing CRT’s (Monitors),  but limited to replacing blown fuses
  • Servicing of printers by cleaning the OPC Drums and / or replacing damaged parts with new parts
  • Cleaning of computer equipment
  • Enhance staff communication and productivity
  • To ensure the functionality of all computer equipment and / or related systems
  • Keeping accurate stock of all IT related items being used by the plants
  • Identifying low stock and placing orders from local suppliers (Manager to pre-approve all orders)  
  • Ensuring IT spares / equipment and consumables meets the required IT quality standards  
  • Liaise with suppliers on input methods used.  
  • Readily available computer equipment and / or related systems  
  • Carrying out any related tasks as instructed by a Manager  
  • Ensure achievement of departmental objectives

Ref: PE000944/AS