DATA CENTRE OPERATIONS MANAGER 33000392
Job Purpose:
To plan, organize and control the activities of the large scale computing facility and manage the daily operations data centre of the Electricity Unit.
Key Responsibility Areas:
•Manage and develop subordinates.
•Implement and manage Change Control processes and systems.
•Manage and oversee the design, build and maintenance of computing facilities.
•Manage and control projects for the Facilities Section.
•Research, implement and adopt appropriate industry adopted methodologies, best practices, procedures and standards for data centre and facilities management.
•Ensure the security of computer systems, data and facilities.
•Provide input for the ICT Strategy for eThekwini Electricity.
•Plan the activities of the Facilities Section.
Competencies:
•Business Communication
•Organisational Awareness
•Negotiation
•Information Strategy
•Technical Strategy & Planning
•Business Change Management
•Operations
•Interpersonal Relationships
•Action & Outcome Orientation
•Impact & Influence
•Direction Setting
•Coaching & Mentoring
Essential Requirements:
•Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) field.
•Advanced Information Technology Security certificate.
•Valid motor vehicle driving license.
•4 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level
Preferred Requirements:
•Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field.
•5 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level.
Skills Required
- Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Information and Communications Technology or a related ICT field
- Advanced Information Technology Security certificate
- Valid motor vehicle driving license
- Four years of relevant experience, including two years at supervisory level
- Degree at NQF Level 7 in Information and Communications Technology or a related ICT field
- Five years of relevant experience, including three years at supervisory level
What We Do
eThekwini Municipality is a metropolitan government serving the eThekwini area on South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal coast, including Durban. As the province’s only Category A metropolitan municipality, it delivers public services and manages the city’s development, infrastructure and administration. Its diversified urban economy includes manufacturing, logistics, property, finance, tourism, leisure, sports, and arts and culture, with a stated goal of creating a caring, liveable city.
