Systems Administrator Job at Gusii Water & Sanitation Company Limited - Career Opportunity in Kenya

Vacancy title:
Systems Administrator

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

Gusii Water & Sanitation Company Limited

Deadline of this Job:
10 February 2021  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Kisii , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 02, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Limited (GWASCO) is a Private Limited Company by shares incorporated on the 12th June, 2006 under the Companies Act Cap 486 of the Laws of Kenya. We are an agent of Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency(LVSWWDA), created as a result of the enactment of the Water Act 2002 which gave birth to the Water Sector Reforms in Kenya.
REF: GWASCO/HR/SA/01/2021/09)
Reports to The ICT Officer.
Job purpose
The Position is responsible for configuring and maintaining the networked computer system including hardware, system software and applications. .

Duties and responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities entail:
• Install and configure software and hardware
• Manage network servers and technology tools
• Set up accounts and workstations
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• Troubleshoot issues and outages
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
• Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies
• Performing related work as may be required.


Terms of Service
Three Years Contract
Direct reports
None.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the successful candidate


Job specification: requirements for Appointment (academic/professional qualification/experience)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a busy environment
• Knowledge and experience in Firewall Management & Network Automation
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership
• Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including:
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
• Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for any of the roles above, please submit your application including a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, National Identification card and testimonials from your current or previous employer, clearly indicating your current and expected remuneration, email and telephone contacts of three (3) professional referees by 10th February, 2021 at 5:00pm.
Submit your application in a sealed envelope with the respective Job Reference Number clearly marked to:
The Managing Director,
Gusii Water & Sanitation Company Limited. P.O. Box 3880 -40200,
KISII
OR
Email: info@gwasco.co.ke 
GWASCO is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
For more details on GWASCO and the job descriptions for these roles, please log on to www.gwasco.co.ke 
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 10 February 2021
Duty Station: Kisii
Posted: 02-02-2021
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 02-02-2021
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 02-02-2065
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