Information Technology Manager Job Placement – Eskom

Organization: Eskom
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
Reports to: Technical Director
About US:
Eskom
Uganda Limited is a subsidiary company of Eskom Enterprises based in South
Africa. Our business is operating and maintaining Nalubaale and Kiira
hydroelectric Power Stations. Their mission is to be the “Centre of Excellence
in Power Concession Management.”
Job Summary: The Information Technology Manager will be responsible
for the secure, effective and efficient operation of all computer systems,
related applications, hardware and software that is used within a wide range of
the Eskom operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The jobholder will develop the Life of plant
    plan, (LOPP) for the department $o ensure effective and efficient support
    to business functioning.
  • Support the development of strategies for
    achievement of organizational mission, core values and business
    objectives.
  • Assist the Technical Director in developing
    the Business strategic plan as well the IT Business continuity plan
  • Develop mechanisms for addressing identified
    stakeholder needs, building a cordial working relationship with them and
    generate reports as required.
  • Design, develop, implement and coordinate
    systems, policies and procedures
  • Ensure security of IT Equipment, data,
    network access back-up systems as well as ensuring safety for staff.
  • Audit IT & electronic data operations to
    ensure they operate reliably and advise management accordingly
  • Act in alignment with user needs and
    implement strategic solutions
  • Plan, develop, implement and monitor the ICT
    budget
  • Manage Staff  (Performance, talent, industrial
    relations, conduct, Development etc.)
  • Manage secure network access for remote users
    as well as scheduling upgrades, security backups of hardware and software
    systems.
  • Keeping up to date with new technologies (Research
    and install new systems and applications).
  • In charge of managing crisis situations,
    which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems.
  • Carry out an integrated risk management for the
    Business Systems department
  • Ensure compliance to EUL Plant safety, High
    voltage regulations in all operating processes and EUL integrated ISO
    Standards
  • The incumbent will ensure the smooth running
    of all ICT systems including anti-virus software, print services and email
    provision etc.
  • The IT Manager will ensure compliance to the
    software licensing laws, statutory requirements as well as industry
    standards.
     
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s
    Degree or its equivalent in Computer science/information Technology is a
    must.
  • Possession of a Post graduate in computing or
    IT Qualification is an added advantage.
  • Possession of systems & product
    certifications is mandatory.
  • At least five years’ experience working with
    information system networks, operating systems and software with multi-interfaces
  • Three years’ experience in a Managerial
    position, leading a team of IT professionals
  • Previous experience working with ERPs with
    multiple modules.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested are encouraged to send their application
letters, copies of academic certificates and updated CVs including three
professional referees to;
The
Human Resources Manager,
Eskom
Uganda Limited (EUL),
Nalubaale
Power Station,
P.O.
Box 942, Jinja, Uganda
E-mail to: recruitment@eskom.co.ug
Deadline: 18th July 2016

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