SYSTEM MANAGER at Plantation Industries Limited

Job Description:

• System manager will plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in the organization.
• The person will determine the information technology goals of the organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluating user needs and system functionality and ensuring that ICT facilities meet these needs, contribute to organizational policy regarding quality standards and strategic planning, developing and implementing the ICT budget, obtaining competitive prices from suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Scheduling upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems;
• Researching and adopting new applications for the smooth running of all ICT systems, including anti-virus software, testing and modifying systems to ensure that that they operate reliably including print services and email provision at all times.
• Providing secure access to the network for remote users, securing data from internal and external attack, implementing and managing security or integrity and backup procedures, and offering users appropriate support and advice Providing user training, support, advice and feedback; mentoring and training new ICT support staff and keep up to date with latest technologies and applications.
• Ensuring that software licensing laws are adhered to.
• Prevention of crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems.

Skills, Interests and Values.
Analytical and problem solving; Organization, teamwork and time management, Interpersonal, communication, Management and leadership skills. Good understanding of Sage Evolution or similar ERP.