SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR at Precision Air Services Plc.

Precision Air Services Plc is a fast growing private Tanzanian airline which operates in Partnership with Kenya Airways, with its strategies to expand wings beyond East Africa and Africa.

In order to keep our services at a higher level and meet our customers’ maximum satisfaction, we wish to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in this challenging position.

POSITION:               SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

REPORTS TO:          INFORMATION SYSTEMS OPERATION MANAGER

DUTY STATION:      DAR ES SALAAM

Role Purpose Statement: ‐ To configure support, monitor and manage Precision Air’s Information Systems ensuring that the systems are available and optimized at all times

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

·         Ensure that systems under your responsibility are available 99.9% of the time by designing and implementing applicable availability strategies.

·         Maintain the technical documentation, software and licenses in the library.

·         Ensure data backup's media are loaded and retrieved from application servers.

·         Capacity planning for systems under the administrator’s responsibility.

·         Monitor and file backup/restore logs and take necessary remedial action to ensure integrity.

·         Maintain Data centre environmental conditions as per defined standards and take corrective action.

·         Secure (seal) backups tapes and ensure they are transported safely to and from offsite storage.

·         Carry on second level security administration for both Software and IT-Related hardware in the company.

·         Carry out second level IS support and administrative tasks as necessary to enable the IS Operations users carry out their duties effectively.

·         Perform day-to-day maintenance and support of business applications systems and networks at all levels as may become necessary

·         Provide technical assistance, support and advice to users.

·         Provide second level Support of organization's LAN and VPN, Internet and Intranet systems.

·         Maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems and monitor network performance.

·         Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

·          At least Bachelors’ Degree/Advanced Diploma in Information Technology.

·          Microsoft Certified Professional is desirable.

·         Good knowledge of airline communications technology, IATA system processes and standards will be an advantage.

·         Good experience in supporting oracle databases

·         At least 2 years working experience in ICT Support.

Competencies

·         Team work.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·         Attention to details, Critical Thinking and Flexibility.

·         Able to work under stress

·         Translate technical language to lay audiences.

·         Link and apply complex technologies to business strategies.

Remuneration and Benefits

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Closing Date:

Not later than 30^th November 2012

Mode of Application:

If you feel you meet the above requirements please send your application and CV to the

address below. Only short‐listed applicants will be contacted.

Human Resources and Administration Manager

Precision Air Services Plc

Mail Box 70770

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

E‐mail:pwrecruit@precisionairtz.com