IT Manager at Prospa

About You

We are looking for a confident and problem-solving IT Manager to join our team. The successful IT manager will maintain all systems on-site and remotely. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and leading computer-related activities in the organization. You will be responsible for managing all IT related needs.

We're looking for a winner who shares our vision. You'll be joining Prospa because you genuinely believe the mission to empower African Entrepreneurs is important and exciting.

Successful Prospa People exhibit the following: 

• Mission driven
• Championship mentality; result and goal orientated
• Independent thinking
• Self motivated 
• Humble 
• Driven
• High performers   

Key Responsibilities

• Running regular checks on network and data security
• Identifying and acting on opportunities to improve and update software and systems
• Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organisation
• Designing training programs and workshops for staff
• Conducting regular system audits
• Running and sharing regular operation system reports with senior staff
• Overseeing and determining timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations and outages
• Managing and reporting on allocation of IT budget
• Providing direction for IT team members
• Identifying opportunities for team training and skills advancement

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven working experience with at least 4 years as an IT Manager or relevant experience
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems
• Expertise in data centre management and data governance
• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation
• Ability to manage personnel
• BSc in Computer Science, MIS or similar field