SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - 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: SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
REPORTS TO: INFORMATION SYSTEM OPERATIONS MANAGER
DUTY STATION: DAR ES SALAAM
ROLE PURPOSE OF THE 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/RESPONSBILITIES
• 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

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
• Level of availability of Systems links/services within set standards to support the business
• Timely resolution of services faults within agreed SLAs
• Easily accessible and understandable documentation of all systems
• Proactive reporting of systems availability and performance

COMPETENCIES:
• Team work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, Critical Thinking and Flexibility.
• Able to work under stress
• Translate technical language to lay audiences.
• Link and apply complex technologies to business strategies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
• Bachelors’ Degree/Advanced Diploma in Information Technology.
• Professional qualifications 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.
• Good experience in supporting Linux operating System.
• Two ( 2 ) years working experience in ICT Support

Closing Date:
Not later than 9th September 2014
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.
Director of Human Resources and Administration
Precision Air Services Plc
Mail Box 70770
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
E‐mail:E‐mail:pwrecruit@precisionairtz.com
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