Job Description

Posted on September 5, 2022

Mabiza Resources Limited (“Mabiza”) operates the Munali Nickel Mine (“Munali”), which is located in Mazabuka District, 75kms south of Lusaka, Zambia. Mabiza is a wholly owned entity of Consolidated Nickel Mines Ltd.
The Mine is a modern, world-class facility with fully mechanized underground operations. To support this vision. Mabiza is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified individual to take up the position of:
Role: Systems Administrator
Reporting: Finance & Administration Manager
Job Purpose:  To ensure that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure is safeguarded through the installation of firewalls and other protective measures.
Responsibilities:

Complying with health, safety, security, and housekeeping standards in the work environment
Ensure that all Server systems are backed up on cloud.
Ensuring adequate network bandwidth for Mine Operations is supplied by Liquid and adequately monitored on site
Maintain user accounts and resolve issues affecting the users
Perform regular systems backups to the company server systems
Monitor network performance tools and investigate any instances of packet loss or unusual latency.
Review device configuration.
Manage exchange mail sever administration
Maximise network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems, and outages; scheduling upgrades.
Design network diagrams and Infrastructure plans for optimal network performance.
Provide technical support for Box.
Monitor network performance and internet usage by employees
Applying organization code of conduct on ICT usage protocols in the work environment.
Conduct basic system user training to the employees.
Collaborate with Finance team in the evaluation of IT products and services by suppliers.
Collaborate with contractors during network infrastructure installation
Suggestion of cost-effective IT initiatives and computer networking tools.
Fostering and maintaining cordial relations with IT suppliers
Ensuring the company is using fully licenced computer software packages.
Ensuring the company’s ICTs and other related technologies comply with ZICTA guidelines.

Skills & Qualifications: –

Grade 12 School certificate
Degree in ICTs or computer Science
CCNA
Member of the computer Society of Zambia
At least 5 years of experience in a function/ specialist area
Understanding of law and government regulations relating to IT
Computer skills relating to troubleshooting and resolving server-related issues
Administration and management skills
Technical troubleshooting/ fault finding
Good at interpersonal skills when interacting with computer users
Able to make quick logical decisions
Log all IT issues and requests to a centralized system

MRL offers equal employment opportunities. If you are ready to take up this opportunity, e-mail or post your CV with a full application letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please apply to:
Human Resources Business Partner
Mabiza Resources Limited
P.O. 50799
LUSAKA
Or email your application and C.V. to: [email protected]
Closing Date: 4th September 2022