IT Manager

This full-time position is available at St Mary’s DSG, Kloof, a progressive and forward-thinking private girls’ school.

We seek a person to lead our IT department who will report to the Business Manager. The successful incumbent will be responsible for a sophisticated IT infrastructure with over 1200 users. This will include managing: staff and technicians; installations; maintenance; availability of services; security of our network; hardware and software. This is to ensure an effective IT service that supports the teaching and learning, management and administrative needs of the school.

Candidate profile:

• relevant university degree or qualification,
• proven knowledge and experience of working with IT systems, their implementation, management and ongoing performance monitoring,
• experience in the configuration and management of switches,
• expertise in IOS, Google Apps for Education and Windows environments,
• commitment to staying abreast of new trends and developments in technologies,
• experience in cost effective IT procurement and managing budgets,
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• a focus on quality service delivery,
• the ability to work independently and under pressure,
• aptitude for problem solving,
• proven experience in managing staff and working as part of a team,
• support of the school’s Christian ethos and values as described on the school’s website.

A letter of motivation accompanied by a detailed CV, together with the names and contact details of two referees, should be submitted to Mrs S Steele at the email address below. Only electronic applications will be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 28 May 2017.

St Mary’s reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the post will result in the applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. The successful candidate will be required to provide a police clearance certificate.