IT Technician

HST

JOB PURPOSE: To provide support to the HST, its programmes, support sections and associate partners for their information technology needs, including the development of skills needed in their respective job situations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Computer and network maintenance
    • Troubleshooting of physical networking infrastructure
    • Maintain and troubleshoot file and printer sharing services
    • Documentation of procedures and practice
  • Support and training
    • Address, prioritize and resolve computer/technical problems, and escalate where required
    • Installation, upgrading and troubleshooting of Desktop Software
    • Implement automated systems for local back-ups and virus protection
    • Assessment and recommendation regarding end user requirements
    • Assess end user training needs, develop training materials, and train end users on desktop applications
    • Contribute to strengthening of IT skills base in the organisation

REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate IT or computer degree or national diploma or equivalent

Location: Durban

Remuneration: A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with the HSTs Job grading will be offered to the successful candidate.This is a 1 year contract position, and will be extended depending on the incumbents performance and need for the position by the HST.

Applications/ Enquiries: A detailed CV with names and contact details/email addresses of at least two references should be sent to

Ms Jurie Thaver at the Durban Head Office,
PO Box 808, Durban, 4000
Fax: 031-3040775 E-mail: jurie@hst.org.za

Closing date for applications : 11 February2005

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