Jobs at Letshego Holdings Limited , 29 Sep 2015

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the position ofNetwork Administrator at Letshego Holdings Limited. The position will initially be based in Gaborone, Botswana but may relate to any of the subsidiaries of the Letshego Holdings Limited Group.

The overall responsibilities are to ensure systems availability, stability, performance and security by installing and configuring computer systems including network equipment and servers, diagnosing hardware / software / network faults, trouble shooting technical problems, monitoring systems performance and assisting with various system projects.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the position ofGroup Chief Information Officer at Letshego Holdings Limited. The position will initially be based in Gaborone, Botswana but may relate to any of the subsidiaries of the Letshego Holdings Limited Group.

The overall responsibilities are to set the information, communications and technology (ICT) vision and direction for the Group in accordance with the Company’s objectives, Provide overall leadership for the development and implementation of integrated business and technology solutions for the Group, and build strategic IT partnerships with business leaders, vendors and customers. Further, this role will oversee ICT services provided to all internal and external customers across the organisation.

Requirements

Key responsibility areas include, but are not limited to:-

• Installing, configuring and troubleshooting computer systems, including network equipment and servers
• Monitoring the WAN and critical notes and troubleshooting and resolving issues
• Troubleshooting network problems including switching, routing, MPLS network, fi rewalls, IPT, telephone lines, internet connectivity
• Providing support over the Active directory, Exchange servers, VMWare, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, modems, storage devices, monitoring tools, telephony
• Ensuring systems security including setting up and maintaining user access
• Ensuring firewall security
• Documenting systems problems and resolutions for future reference
• Evaluating, testing and making recommendations on new technologies
• Prioritising and managing all or assigned responsibilities on IT projects
• Supervision and training of junior IT staff

Experience should include

• 10 years continuous relevant experience, with at least 2 years management / supervisory experience
• VCP, MCTS and CCNA qualifications
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Windows Server operating systems
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with MS Exchange (2000 – 2010) and Active Directory
• Experience with VMWare, VMWare SRM, Netapp and other storage systems, iSCI, Veaam backup, Cisco routing and switching, Cisco ASA and firewalls in general (Fortigate, Juniper, etc.) Cisco Voice, Cisco Wireless
• Hands-on experience in WAN networks (connectivity, routing)
• Exposure and knowledge of MS Sharepoint, MS System Centre Confi guration Manager, LYNC 2010 – 2013, Forefront TMG 2010/ISA, other proxies would also be an added advantage

Personal Attributes

• Technical skills, goal driven, self-motivated, proactive, team player

Company profile

Letshego Holdings Limited was incorporated in 1998, is headquartered in Gaborone and has been publicly listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) since 2002. It is a holding company with consumer, micro lending and deposit-taking subsidiaries across nine countries in Southern and East Africa - Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania and Uganda.

Closing date and application instructions

Suitable candidates should forward their application accompanied by copies of their resume by close of business Friday 9th October 2015 to: HR Manager.

Email: recruitment@letshego.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.