Principal System Administrator - 1 Post

On behalf of the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA) the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to the vacant posts in the above public institution.

Position: Principal System Administrator - 1 Post

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for managing acquisitions, designing, installations/configurations,
operations, and maintenance of systems, hardware and software and related ICT
technology infrastructure in BRELA, ensure backup systems operate effectively
and that systems in place are run 99.99%.

REPORT TO
Business Support Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Administering computer systems by ensuring that all the time the systems are
properly functioning and help users to understand their operations
· Undertake technical designing, planning, implementation, and the highest level
of performance tuning and recovery procedures for mission critical enterprise
systems. Serves as a technical expert in the area of system administration for
complex operating systems. Recommends the redesign and configuration of
operating systems and system applications
· Confer with users to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of
existing programs; resolve questions of program intent, data input/output
requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
· Analyses software specifications for completeness and compatibility with
operating system capabilities.
· Establish and implement computer systems guidelines, procedures and
standards to ensure availability, optimal performance, and security of systems
hardware and software.
· Identifies methods, solutions, and provides project leadership and
management in order to provide a high level of service to the customers.
· Evaluates system capacity and plans for systems development and expansion;
Participates in the planning, installation and implementation of hardware
equipment interfaces and peripheral devices. Recommend changes to current
and future computer system requirements to meet desired needs.
· Defines scope, plans, organizes and directs project teams involved in large
and/or complex system's hardware and/or software projects.
· Schedules, monitors, guides and participates in installing, configuring,
analysing, monitoring and maintaining systems software, hardware and related
applications systems.
· Schedules, monitors, directs and evaluates a lower technical staff, and
participates in installing, configuring, analysing, monitoring and maintaining
systems software, hardware and related applications systems.
· Review and recommend methods, procedures, and metrics needed to ensure
that systems analysis attains the required quality standards and practices;
· Provide technical assistance to project users in the conceptualization and
detailed design of systems desired for a specific project; confer with users to
gain complete understanding of systems required.
· Analyses, documents, install, develop and maintain operating system software
including utility software and job control languages.
· Implements system backup procedures and participates in recovery operations
in the event of destruction of all or part of the operating system or other system
components.
· Performing other related duties as assigned by superiors from time to time.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in Computer Science and knowledge in Net/MVC programming
environment, SQL Server 2010 Database administration and management, C+
programming and working with heterogeneous systems plus 9 years relevant
experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Knowledge of: Programming languages and operating systems; current
equipment and technologies in use; Unix system administration, enterprise
backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring tools;
effective project management techniques; principles and practices of effective
management and supervision.
· Ability to: Plan, organize and document complex system design activities and
to configure systems to be consistent with institutional policies/procedures;
communicate technical/complex information both verbally and in writing;
establish and maintain cooperation, understanding, trust and credibility;
perform multiple tasks concurrently and respond to emergency situations
effectively.
· Professional recruitment, coaching and performance skills.
· Well organized, self-guided and motivated to professionalism.


NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the
subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which
will make the application invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic
certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV
will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route
their application letters through their respective employers.
x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should
not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC.
45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason
should not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 30th January, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
xix. Application Letters Should Be Posted To The Following Address. Hand Delivery Is Not Acceptable:

Secretary
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P. O. Box 63100
Dar es Salaam.