U.S. Embassy and Consulate in South Africa Computer Management Specialist Jobs in South Africa

U.S. Embassy and Consulate in South Africa Computer Management Specialist Jobs in South Africa

Announcement Number: Pretoria-2022-092

Hiring Agency: Embassy Pretoria

Position Title: Computer Management Specialist -
All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Open Period: 09/28/2022 - 10/12/2022
Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2

Series/Grade: LE - 1805 10

Salary: ZAR R601,044

Work Schedule: Full-time

Promotion Potential: LE-10

Duty Location(s): 1 in Pretoria, SF

Telework Eligible: No

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 5. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Summary

The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 number of hours per week)

Start Date

Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (12 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/ certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

The incumbent is a Regional Database Administrator responsible for administration, operation, and management of network database for the entire Mission (including the Embassy in Pretoria and Consulates Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg).
He/she maintains servers on the network in Pretoria, including updates, patching, security and backups.

He/she will act as a section's purchasing agent and trainer/coordinator for all Mission computer and software related courses.

The position is a SharePoint designer and developer.

This person reports directly to the Information Systems Chief.

Requirements

Experience

Minimum 5 years experience managing Windows Server 2012, or newer OS, and WAN/LAN telecom server based, active directory, networking systems, including 3 years performing SharePoint maintenance and design is required.

Education Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science is required.

Evaluations

Language

English Level IV (fluency, reading/ speaking/ writing) is required.

Skills and Abilities

Must be able to maintain a server based network with minimal supervision.

Ability and aptitude to troubleshoot network communications.

Effectively communicate and have ability to instruct others individually and in groups.

Able to establish priorities to ensure projects are completed.

Must have excellent organizational, record keeping, and professional interpersonal skills.

Must carry heavy equipment weighing up to 23kgs.

Serves as occasional money holder.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Agency Benefits

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Pretoria, South Africa may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Hiring Preference Selection Process

Applicants in the following hiring preference

categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.

Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application.

Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran

AEFM / USEFM

FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

Important

Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.

A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.

The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.

Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Background Investigation clearance.

Required Documents

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement.

Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants

Residency and/or Work Permit

Degree

Eligible Family Member Applicants

Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

Passport copy

DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Pretoria, South Africa.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in South Africa Computer Management Specialist Jobs in South Africa

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