Deputy Director Grade 4-MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, IMMIGRATION, SAFETY AND SECURITY

MANGEMENT CADRE

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, IMMIGRATION, SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTION: CORE INFRASTRUCTURE

Post Designation  Deputy Director Grade 4

1xPost   Windhoek

Salary Scale N$478,220x P – N$502.753

Motor Vehicle Allowance

Capital costs -N$76.95O p.a.

Running costsN$25.751 p.a.

Total Allowance  N$102.701 p.a.

Housing Allowance  N$68,188

Minimum Requirements: A Degree in Information Technology on NQF L7 PLUS six (6) years appropriate experience

Additional Requirements: Candidate must have at least 5 years proven working experience at supervisory level; Prior experience in technical leadership position: Experience with proven ability to develop and implement business strategies; Hands-on experience with computer networks, information security, hardware and software system administration.

Duties: The day to day operations of the Division by promoting team spirit and good work practice for the administration of information systems and the rendering of Support Services in the form of:

• Functional support through the Ministerial IT Service-Desk to Departments in their day-to- day operations.
• Technical support and monitoring of servers, virtual environment, software application and databases running at the Ministry’s Core Infrastructure, Regional Infrastructure and DR Centre.
• Take charge to resolve and trouble shoot any problem or issues encountered with the servers, virtual environment, software applications by interacting with the relevant service providers or vendors;
• Inculcating a culture of Customer Care and monitor service delivery so per support service charter;
• Determine IT needs within the Ministry in consultation with other Departments/Directorates/Divisions.
• Providing recommendation for the enhancement of Information Systems running at the Ministry;
• Providing advice on matters of Business Process Re-Engineering in the Ministry
• Formulate IT policies/strategies and oversee the execution.
• Coordinate the design and deployment of functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
• Ensure implementation of Disaster Recovery Strategies
• Contribute to the Ministry’s effectiveness and efficiency by defining and delivering strategic plans for implementing information technologies.
• Manage IT systems Service Level Agreements with Vendors
• Ensure implementation of Performance Management System ( PMS)
• Carry out any other duties as and when assigned by the supervisor;

Enquiries: Ms. Jennifer Dunn. 061-2922033

PSM CIRCULAR NO. I OF 2021. VACANCIES IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE, ADVERTISED 20 SEPTEMBER 2021. CLOSING DATE 20 OCTOBER 2021

NB! Interested candidates should attach their copy of confirmation of probation letter. Candidates with foreign qualifications should have their qualifications evaluated by the Namibia Qualification Authority otherwise; their applications will be disqualified automatically.

Appointment to this position will be subject to vetting.

In terms of the Affirmative Action Plan of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration. Safety and Security, qualifying females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NB! Failure to complete all Items on the application for employment form (156043) and not attaching all the necessary certified documents will disqualify the application. Foreign qualifications should be accompanied by NQA evaluation. Failure to attach such a proof will lead to disqualification. Please take note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no personal documents will be returned.

No late applications will be considered.