Technical Manager

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and self-driven professional to take responsibility for providing the operational and technical supervision of operations within the IT Directorate. The incumbent is expected to provide vision and leadership, implementing of enterprise IT systems, setting of standards, policies, procedures, processes and initiatives that align with the mission of the IT Directorate to improve cost effectiveness, service quality and mission development and ensure alignment with both the IT Directorate and the IT SANBI strategy.

This position requires a three year tertiary qualification in Information Technology supported by A+ and N+ Certification, Hyper-V certification and open source technologies enhanced by a minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in the information technology of which two (2) years must be at a technical supervisory level. The successful candidate must be in possession of a certified and appropriate Microsoft qualification (MCSE) and best practice methodologies (ITIL).

The candidate must demonstrate technical planning, IT governance, strong leadership skills and analytical thinking. Experience in IT risk management and implementation of IT projects to enhance the organizations performance is essential. The candidate must have advanced intermediate to advanced technical skill and working knowledge of Microsoft platforms. Administration in open source environments would be advantageous. Possession of a valid (unendorsed) Code B/EB driver’s license, with at least one year’s driving experience, is a further requirement.

Responsibilities include:

• Operational networking and systems management;
• Creation and Implementation of operational standards, policies, procedures, processes, technical documentation and reporting;
• Operational support and supervision of all regional offices;
• IT Change Management;
• IT Governance.

SANBI offers an annual salary of R444 693.00 and additional fringe benefits.

Please do not apply online for this position. Applications should be forwarded to: recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za.

Please Note:
1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for the position and confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered).

2) A skills test will be conducted as part of the selection process.

3) Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.

4) Failure to submit the requested information and reference number may result in your application not being considered.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Contact Ms Glynnis Webb on (021) 799 8635/8800 or preferably, or forward the completed application form, a letter and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za  or fax 0865899569. Postal applications are to be addressed to the Deputy Director: Human Resources, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X7, Claremont, 7735.

Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI.

If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their application unsuccessful.