Educor is the largest private education supplier in Southern Africa., managing 10 educational brands across its more than 60 campuses and sites in South Africa and internationally. As a Group we possess a rich heritage with brands that have been in existence for many years. Since our inception in 2008, Educor has evolved into an education giant offering face-to-face, distance and online learning. Our face to face brands include Damelin, CityVarsity, ICESA and Central Technical College. Distance brands include INTEC College, Damelin Correspondence College (DCC) and our higher-education distance brand, Lyceum.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

1.To ensure colleagues able to carry out their duties with fully functional PCs
2.To manage and secure internet access always.
3.To ensure zero abuse of Internet access by students and colleagues.
4.Secure network free of malicious viruses.
5.All support calls and queries resolved within agreed SLA.
6.All Printers are in working order
7.Backups are done as per roster.
8.No backups missed –no data lost
9.Restoring from backup tapes

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:

1.Installing network and computer systems.
2.Maintaining, repairing and upgrading network and computer systems.
3.Diagnosing and fixing problems or potential problems with the network and its hardware, software and systems.
4.Monitoring network and systems to improve performance

Should you not receive any feedback in 6 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Educor will give preference to South African citizens and those that advance its employment equity goals, suitably qualified in line with the inherent requirements of the job advertised.

Job Requirements:

1.Matric and a Diploma / Certification in IT is essential . Highly desirable certifications include the following:
a)CompTIA A+ Certification.
b)CompTIA Network+ Certification.
c)CompTIA Security+ Certification.
2.A minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in a similar role is required.
3.Computer literacy is essential especially in MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel.

COMPETENCIES OF THE JOB:

1.Workstation, Network Access and Software Application availability
2.Internet Access Control
3.Antivirus
4.Helpdesk
5.Asset management
6.Printers & Backup