Job Purpose

To provide technical support in managing the organization’s ICT infrastructure, systems, networks, databases, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and compliance.

Qualifications and Desired Skills

Core Qualifications:

• Grade 12 School Certificate or Equivalent with at least Five "O" Levels, which include Credits or Better in English, Science and Mathematics.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent Qualifications from a recognized university/institution
• Certification in database management and programming is beneficial
• A minimum of Three (3) Years hands-on work experience in similar roles.
• Membership of Relevant Professional Body is desirable.
• Preferred Age Limit: Not older than 45 Years Next Birthday

Other Desirable Competencies / Skills / Attributes:

• Database management and programming skills
• Ability to identify and resolve identified Technical ICT challenges
• Working knowledge in using engineering software, tools and applications.
• Detail-oriented for accuracy in designs, drawings, and maintenance works.
• Strong ability and willingness to work long hours and travel to various sites
• Demonstrated diagnostic / troubleshooting skills in ICT works
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills.

Main accountabilities:

• Manage IT Infrastructure and computer systems.
• Network, Database and Systems Administration
• Backup and Disaster Recovery management
• Assist in developing and implementing approved ICT corporate strategy
• Organize, control, and evaluate IT and electronic data operations.
• Assist in designing, developing, implementing, and coordinating systems, computer applications as well as policies and procedures.
• Automate operational systems, company work flows and procedures.
• Perform cyber security audits and network vulnerability assessments, to ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
• Assist in Managing the Company Website
• Provide ICT Solutions for User needs to contribute to organizational policy.
• Provide technical support services to various Users of Compute Systems.
• Provide capacity development (training) of Users of all ICTs companywide.

Benefits

N/A

NOTE:

Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LpWSC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and recruitment practices on the basis of race, tribe, color, religion, gender, political affiliation, marital status, disability, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

• Manage IT Infrastructure and computer systems.
• Network, Database and Systems Administration
• Backup and Disaster Recovery management
• Assist in developing and implementing approved ICT corporate strategy
• Organize, control, and evaluate IT and electronic data operations.
• Assist in designing, developing, implementing, and coordinating systems, computer applications as well as policies and procedures.
• Automate operational systems, company work flows and procedures.
• Perform cyber security audits and network vulnerability assessments, to ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
• Assist in Managing the Company Website
• Provide ICT Solutions for User needs to contribute to organizational policy.
• Provide technical support services to various Users of Compute Systems.
• Provide capacity development (training) of Users of all ICTs companywide.

• Database management and programming skills
• Ability to identify and resolve identified Technical ICT challenges
• Working knowledge in using engineering software, tools and applications.
• Detail-oriented for accuracy in designs, drawings, and maintenance works.
• Strong ability and willingness to work long hours and travel to various sites
• Demonstrated diagnostic / troubleshooting skills in ICT works
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Grade 12 School Certificate or Equivalent with at least Five "O" Levels, which include Credits or Better in English, Science and Mathematics.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent Qualifications from a recognized university/institution
• Certification in database management and programming is beneficial
• A minimum of Three (3) Years hands-on work experience in similar roles.
• Membership of Relevant Professional Body is desirable.
• Preferred Age Limit: Not older than 45 Years Next Birthday