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Title: Mining Engineers Vacancies (2 positions) – Sotta Mining Corporation Limited – December 2025
Mining Engineers (2 positions) Reports to: Senior Mining Engineer
The Mining Engineer supports safe, efficient open-pit mining in line with the SMCL MMP by preparing short-term mine plans, pit designs and production schedules, monitoring execution, and providing technical support to Operations, Drill & Blast and Mine Geology. The role works closely with the mining contractor and internal teams to ensure plans are practical, understood and aligned with production, cost and HSE targets.
Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensure designs, schedules and instructions comply with legal, environmental and community obligations.
Communicate plans clearly to supervisors, operators and the mining contractor to support safe, disciplined execution.
Prepare practical short-term pit designs, staging consistently with the MMP and LOM plan.
Develop and maintain daily, weekly and monthly production schedules (ore, waste, drill & blast, haulage).
Issue clear dig plans, loading plans and haulage instructions to support ore routing, ROM pad and WRD management.
Track plan vs actual performance (tonnes, BCM, strip ratio, fleet productivity, drill & blast results) and recommend corrective actions.
Collect, validate and store production and contractor data to support end-of-month and management reporting.

Qualifications and Licences / Experience / Skills:

BSc Mining Engineering or other technical degree related to mining.
At least 3 years of experience in open pit mining including General Mine Planning and mine scheduling package knowledge and user of CAD, GIS and Microsoft packages.
Valid driving license.

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Title: Geotech Engineer Positions (2 positions) – Sotta Mining Corporation Limited – December 2025
Geotech Engineer (2 positions) Reports to: Senior Geotechnical Engineer
The Geotechnical Engineer supports safe, compliant, and efficient open pit mining at Nyanzaga by implementing the geotechnical elements of the SMCL Mining Department Management Plan (MMP) and Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP). The role focuses on day-to-day slope stability management, geotechnical monitoring, mapping and face mapping, data analysis, and providing timely advice to Mining, Drill & Blast, Mine Planning and Geology teams so that pit walls, haul roads and waste rock dumps are designed, operated and maintained within agreed geotechnical design criteria and risk tolerances.
Roles and Responsibilities:

Act as a visible safety leader in the pit and field, aligning behaviours with SMCL and Perseus safety values and the MMP.
Comply with and promote SMCL HSE policies, procedures, life-saving rules and critical control requirements.
Support environmental compliance related to geotechnical structures (e.g. drainage, erosion, dump stability), and respect community and land access requirements around pits and dumps.
Support the Senior Geotechnical Engineer in building geotechnical awareness across Mining, Geology, Survey and Contractor teams.
Model collaborative and respectful behaviours when working with contractors and SMCL teams.
Implement and manage routine geotechnical monitoring programs (e.g. prism surveys, visual inspections, wall mapping, radar/instrument data where applicable) in line with the GCMP.

Qualifications and Licences / Experience / Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering (with strong geotechnical content) or equivalent.
Eligibility for professional engineering registration with a recognised engineering body is an advantage. (Preferred)
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in open pit geotechnical engineering or closely related role in hard-rock open pit gold or base metals operations.
Valid driver’s licence suitable for site conditions.

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NBC is the oldest serving bank in Tanzania with over five decades of experience. We offer a range of retail, business, corporate and investment banking, wealth management products and services.
Job Summary
The main purpose is to drive Loan and Advances, Deposit and alternative product growth at branch. This entails managing of all Sales Activities, Supporting, monitoring and training of Branch Sales Officers in all the respective branches.
Job Description​
Key Accountabilities

A. Business Soliciting – Acquisition/Recruitment

Customer acquisition /recruitment
Visit existing customer frequently
Ensure all the customer acquisition point are working perfectly all the time
To enhance customer experience
Identify areas / sector relevant for business growth in their locality
Identification, soliciting, KYC and risks review of potential customers and approach them to open account
Work with Business Development Partner  to initiate development of  relevant products to the particular locality
Consistently give feedback to Head of Customer Network on the performance of different products and services at respective branches
Engage with Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) and Business Banking (BB) departments to understand retail opportunities from their clients (One Bank Concept)
Address the customer queries in relation to business matters.

 
B.     Deposit Mobilization

Proactively understanding the business dynamics in the locality and take advantage to grow deposit.
Supervise all the deposit mobilization campaign in branches
Proactively and continuously solicit deposits from all clients of the Bank to meet Bank’s deposit targets
Proactive following of activities identified on the branch activity calendar

 
C.    Cross selling

Cross sale of all bank products – Mobile phone Banking, Internet Banking, Agent Banking products, Insurance Products, all Deposit Products, Loan products FX, Transfer, etc.
Collection of market intelligence information local competition, products and levels of service

 
D.   Relationship Management

Drive customer engagement activities in  branches
Going out to interact with Bank’s clients/potential clients in order to win their confidence and create customer loyalty
Identifying potential clients and strategizing to add them to the list of NBC customers through informative meetings and product discussions
Developing, building and maintaining long term relationships with all segmented customers by listening to them, problem sharing and joint solution finding
Manage customer business contacts, participate in corporate customer social occasion and manage all aspects of interactions, the bank has with its customers.
Maintenance of business acquired to ensure customer activeness and reduce churn

E.  Reports, Monitoring &  Turnaround

Maintain database of High net worth customers in the branch.
Monitoring of branch business growth through KPI
Loan turnaround time for  loans and  recovery support
Responsible for PAR and NPL of the Branch retail loans
Providing inputs and reports to Stressed Asset Management Units and facilitate recovery efforts at the Branch level

F.   Coaching and Mentoring

Coach and mentor the branch Sales team on regular basis
Monitor and report performance as per agreed KPIs

 
Other duties

Participate in branch budgeting of all Sales related activities
Carried out other duties as assigned by the Branch Manager.
Prepare various reports and business proposals for management approval

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration
3 years banking experience
Broad knowledge of banking practice( Product knowledge) and bank regulations

Knowledge,  Skills and competences required:  

Strong Customer Service management
Customer Handling awareness
People Management
Bank Products awareness
Analytical skills
Selling and cross selling skills
Awareness of BOT Regulation
Risk Management

Qualifications
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas – Business, Commerce and Management Studies, Commercial mindset – Junior (Meets some of the requirements and would need further development), Customer Excellence – Service Delivery (Meets all of the requirements), Digital familiarity (Meets all of the requirements), Effective communication – Basic (Meets all of the requirements), Experience in a similar environment, Openness to change (Meets some of the requirements and would need further development), Product and/or Service Knowledge (Meets all of the requirements), Sales Management (Meets some of the requirements and would need further development)
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Job Opportunity: Lodge Manager at Mbali Mbali Lodges and Camps
Position Overview
Are you an experienced Lodge Manager with over 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry? Do you have a positive attitude, a strong service-oriented mindset, and the passion to lead exceptional guest experiences? We invite you to join our dynamic team at Mbali Mbali Lodges and Camps.
Requirements

Excellent communication and leadership skills
Guest-focused
Reliable & flexible
Age 35-45

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Company Description

Amref Health Africa -Tanzania is a non-profit public health organization that has been supporting the Government of Tanzania in addressing public health issues, including maternal and child health, HIV, TB, Malaria, and nutrition, since 1987. Amref Health Africa – Tanzania collaborates with and receives guidance from the Tanzania Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children, the Zanzibar Ministry of Health and President’s office, Regional Authority, and local Government (PORALG). Amref Health Africa -Tanzania has the following vacancy and invites suitable applicants for the following positions to be filled

Job Description

The Project Officer will support the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and
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reporting of SUPREME Lifeline Project activities at national, regional, and district
levels. The role ensures effective day-to-day execution of planned interventions,
supports government engagement, strengthens technical delivery, and contributes to
quality data collection, documentation, and learning. The position works closely with
the Project Manager, technical teams, government counterparts, and consortium
partners to ensure the timely and high-quality implementation of project activities.
 
Duties & Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Implementation & Coordination

Support the execution of project activities in line with work plans, budgets, and technical guidance. Coordinate field-level activities, including trainings, supervision visits, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
Ensure smooth communication between national, regional, district teams, and implementing partners. Contribute to the preparation and updating of work plans, procurement plans, and schedules.

2. Technical Support

Assist in the rollout of interventions related to pre-eclampsia and maternal anaemia prevention, screening, and management.
Support health facilities and CHWs in the adoption of project tools, innovations, and best practices.
Participate in technical meetings, co-creation sessions, and review workshops.
Support capacity-building initiatives for health providers and community structures.

3. Government & Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with MoH, PORALG, RHMTs, CHMTs, and health facility teams to facilitate implementation.
Support coordination with consortium partners (Amref, CHAI) and other relevant stakeholders.
Ensure government ownership and participation in project activities at all levels.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning
Work Placement Program

Support data collection, verification, and documentation of project indicators in collaboration with the MERL team.
Contribute to the development of progress reports, success stories, and field updates.
Participate in monitoring visits, reviews, and learning sessions.
Support documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices.

5. Financial & Administrative Support

Assist with activity budgeting, liquidations, and compliance with financial and procurement procedures.
Provide logistical and administrative support for meetings, training, and field missions.
Track activity expenditures to ensure alignment with budget and donor requirements.

6. Representation & Documentation

Represent the project in field-level coordination meetings and technical platforms as delegated.
Contribute to documentation of evidence, case studies, and activity reports.
Uphold Amref visibility, professionalism, and engagement in all partner and community interaction

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public Health, Nursing, Health system management or related field.
Minimum of 3 experience in implementing RMNCAH or health systems strengthening projects.
Experience working with government health systems at national, regional, or district levels.
Prior experience with donor-funded projects (UNITAID experience is an added advantage).
Experience supporting trainings, monitoring activities, and coordination with
CHMTs/HFs is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:
Knowledge of maternal health, pre-eclampsia, anemia management, and community health systems.
Strong implementation skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and stakeholders.
Good understanding of data collection, reporting tools, and MEL processes.

Additional Information

If you meet the above qualifications and wish to apply, please submit a single document that includes both your application letter and CV. Be sure to state your current position, provide a daytime telephone number, and include the names and contact details of three referees. The interviews will be conducted at the Amref offices in Dar es Salaam. All applications must be received by 16:30 hours on December 28, 2025,

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

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Job Description

 
We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Engineering professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
As an Assistant Chief Engineer / Assistant Director of Engineering you are responsible to assist the Chief Engineer / Director of Engineering on all matters related to the repair and maintenance operation of the physical plant and engineering facilities within the hotel, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:
• Maintain the entire hotel facility, including the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and other related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs
• Ensure the upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive hotel
• Conduct house tours and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structures of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment
• Verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces and verify completion of all repairs, replacement and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas
• Follow prescribed safety procedures for personnel and equipment by the company and OSHA
• Maintain effective energy management and preventive maintenance programs and conduct special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel.

Skills

 
Education, Qualifications & Experiences
You should ideally have a degree in mechanical and electrical engineering with at least two years experiences in a similar role within the hospitality industry. A good command of written and spoken English and the ability to find fault and rectify subsystems are essentials.

Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be able to handle stress and work under pressure and bring along strong administrative skills, an analytical mind and the capability of being able to write concise reports. You will have a high level of self motivation, develop innovative options in the best interest of the hotel while possessing following additional competencies:
Customer Focus
Drive for Results
Influencing Outcomes
Leading People
Managing Operations
Planning for Business
Team Building
Understanding the Business
Valuing Diversity

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Job Description
We are currently seeking enthusiastic, dynamic and committed Security Professionals who want to move their career forward along with the growth of the company.
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As a Security Manager you are responsible to administer, direct and review security operation programs to ensure a safe and secure environment for employees and guests, as well as for all hotel assets, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

Advise management in improving and carrying out policies in accordance with security and institutional, state and legal regulations

Ensure that all hotel areas and the complete property are adequately secured at all times

Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform managers, employees and others of security policies, procedures and practices
Manage the design and development of specialized training to guide security officers and others through security decisions and actions
Representing the hotel in formal meetings with outside organizations on matters dealing with security and protective services
Ensure that all allegations of the crime and other incidents are investigated and recorded
Prepare annual security goals
Be familiar with the anti-terrorist and bomb threat prevention procedures in order to manage the team with prompt assistance in case of an accident, fire or other emergency

Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experiences
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You should ideally have a degree in security and crime management, or you are a licensed security professional with similar previous experience. Additional certifications like CPR, First Aid, BHV or the use of AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) are a definite plus. A fluent command of English in both written and spoken and the capability to follow procedures without compromises at all times is essential.
Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will have a profound ability to motivate and direct people, with great knowledge of all security related equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote and engage the complete hotel team into security operations. You will have an exceptional ability to resolve problems, while possessing following additional competencies:
Adaptability
Customer Focus
Drive for Results
Influencing Outcomes
Leading People
Managing Operations
Planning for Business
Team Building
Understanding the Business
Valuing Diversity
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Company Description
Amref Health Africa -Tanzania is a non-governmental organization that has been supporting the Government of Tanzania in addressing public health issues, including maternal and child health, HIV, TB, Malaria, and nutrition, since 1987. Amref Health Africa Tanzania collaborates with and receives guidance from the Tanzania Ministry ofd Health, Community Development, Gender, elderly, and Children, the Zanzibar Ministry of Health, and Presidents Office, Regional authority, and Local Government (PORALG). Amref Health Africa Tanzania has the following vacance and invites suitable applicants for the position to be filled
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
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Career coaching sessions
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To undertake day to day procurement and supplies activities to support projects and other office operations in line with Amref Procurement Policy Procedure Manual under the guidance of the Head of Procurement Unit. International Job Listings
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Ensure timely and efficiently processing of Amref requirements for goods, works and services.
Preparation of various bidding documents for Goods, Works and Consultancy services
Requesting quotations (RFQ) from vendors including providing clarifications
supervision of sample verification in collaboration with user’s departments
coordinates procurement plans from projects and other departments
Carrying out quotation analysis of the submitted bids.
Process all procurement transactions through e-tender portal including approvals in the ERP system
Processing and issuing LPO’s to vendors
close follow up of all orders for timely delivery of goods, works and services including performance monitoring
Coach and supervise field staff (Admin officers) on issues relating to procurement compliance
Checking suppliers’ invoices against LPO for processing payments,
Follow up payments with Finance as per agreed terms and conditions,
Coordinate Tender Committee meetings including drafting minutes for various deliberations
2.Give Support in processing Contract for various services
Assist in drafting of contracts for various goods, works and services.
Participating in the negotiation with suppliers and other service providers
Drafting award letters and other correspondences with vendors
Provide supervision for execution of signed contracts for timely delivery of goods, works and services
Record keeping for all procurement transactions
4. Support functioning of Amref Tender Committee
Coordinating Tender Committee meetings
Providing technical support to various Evaluation teams
Reviewing various evaluation reports before submission and presentation to the Tender Committee
Drafting tender committee minutes and other correspondence letters
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor Degree of Procurement and Logistics Management
Registered as approved Procurement and Supplies professional
CPSP Certificate
Have at least 5 years’ experience in procurement and supplies undertaking, 2 years working at NGO’s
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Proven experience in procurement and logistics management
Good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
Experience in the Use of Procurement Systems.
Ability to handle multi tasks
Ability to Generate and analyse Procurement reports
Ability to Resolve disputes with suppliers and other stakeholders.
Languages
Proficiency in writing, reading and speaking English
Proficiency in writing, reading and speaking Swahili
Additional Information
Please include a cover letter that highlights why you believe you are an ideal candidate for this role, along with your CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. The application deadline is December 28, 2025
Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.Recruitment Portal
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.
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The Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), owned by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), provides training for over 3,500 students. CUHAS is currently running programmes in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Medicine (MMed), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing (MSc.PN), Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology and Diagnostic Molecular Biology (MSc. CMDMB), Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MSc. EB), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education (BSc.NED), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc.N), Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy (BSc.MIR), Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS), Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS) and Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography (DDR). CUHAS is looking for highly qualified and motivated individuals to fill the following positions:
1. Department of Finance
Position: Bursar – 1 Post

Overall Purpose of the Job To provide overall leadership in strategic planning and budgeting, financial reporting, effective management of financial resources including budget, control and utilization of financial resources to achieve the objectives of the University. In addition, he/she shall provide technical guidance on all matters related to financial, investments and compliance on the CUHAS signed agreement with partners, taxation laws and the subgrantees working with CUHAS.
Key Roles and Responsibilities Please note that this job posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role. It does not define or limit the specific tasks that may be assigned. This document is not intended to be a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and amend this document at any time.

Operational Plan and Budgeting

Coordinate the preparation of annual University operational plans and budget, including issuing guidelines, templates and orienting them.
Undertakes quality check and work with other department/units in reviewing departmental/units’ budget as well as project specific budgets.
Consolidate University budget and prepare related Council paper for presenting to the Management team, Finance Committee and University Councils.

Budget Implementation and Monitoring

Review and recommend to the DVC – PFA approval of budgets and expenditures before entering the accounting system.
Oversee the implementation of CUHAS financial policies and all related University and project budgets.
Provide guidance, track and monitor financial expenditures and ensuring they are within the approved budget.

Short and Long-term strategic plans

Work closely with Investment Manager to identify opportunities and solutions for managing short-term and long-term investments to maximize earning potential.
Coordinate development of CUHAS Endowment fund strategic plan including policies, guidelines and ensuring its implementation for University Sustainability.

Financial Policies, Systems and Procedures

Coordinate development/review of financial policies and procedures and ensure adherence to policies, guidelines, procedures, and systems to safeguard the financial resources of the University.
Coordinate issuing of financial guidelines/circulars to mitigate risks of financial loss.
Review and updates financial related policies to meet changing internal and external needs.
Develop/Review strategies for managing and improving the overall financial systems of the University particularly the electronic integrated financial management system (ERP).
Work closely with DVC A&F to oversee financial and accounting systems controls and standards for prompt and efficient financial practice and reporting.
Ensure strong system of internal controls is kept at university to ensure accurate reporting of transactions as well as the safeguarding of University Assets.
Ensure the University adhere to all requirements related to audits, taxation and other legal frameworks on financial and compliance matters.

Financial Reporting

Ensure timely and efficient reporting on university spending and income.
Prepare financial reports of the University and ensure timely submission to DVC PFA.
Prepares Quarterly and Annual Financial reports and submit to DVC PFA, Management team and Councils.
Oversee the preparation and operationalization of the Annual financial closure plan and lead the process from preparations to approval stage of all audited financial statements as required by university policies and guidelines.

Subordinates Effectiveness

Review/Develop clear succession plan of direct reporting finance staff.
Supervise and evaluate performance of direct reports within the department and ensure professionalism and appropriate finance management.
Develops subordinates through coaching and other means to sharpen the skills of direct reports and motivates the finance team to increase productivity.

Qualifications and Experience

Holder of Master’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution.
Professional accountancy qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA or its equivalent.
Minimum of six years’ work experience in a similar position in a reputable organization/ institution; preferably in higher learning institution.
Strategic mindset with ability to lead, inspire and achieve results in a challenging context.
Demonstrated managerial, supervisory and leadership skills.
Expert knowledge, skills and experience in principles and practices of international accounting and financial management.
Excellent knowledge of and skills in the use of integrated IT accounting systems (e.g. Sage and other accounting packages).
Strong skills in the area of Office packages in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

 
Remuneration
CUHAS offers competitive compensation packages and benefits in accordance with individual qualifications and experience as per the CUHAS Scheme of Service.
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The Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), owned by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), provides training for over 3,500 students. CUHAS is currently running programmes in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Medicine (MMed), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing (MSc.PN), Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology and Diagnostic Molecular Biology (MSc. CMDMB), Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MSc. EB), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education (BSc.NED), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc.N), Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy (BSc.MIR), Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS), Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS) and Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography (DDR). CUHAS is looking for highly qualified and motivated individuals to fill the following positions:
 
Directorate of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Position: Director of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Main purpose of the job To plan, coordinate and develop the provision and delivery of information services technology to meet communications, information processing, storage and retrieval needs of the University to enhance the cost-effective delivery of the academic and administrative services objectives. Management of information and to advise the University Community on the adoption of IT standards, strategies, and policies to improve the university technology performance and data security.
Key Roles and Responsibilities Please note that this job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and role. It does not define or limit the specific tasks that may be assigned. This document is not intended to be a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and amend these responsibilities at any time. The key responsibilities include but not limited to:

Provide leadership and management to the ICT team to ensure smooth operations of all technological systems and functions.
Establish and monitor achievement of individual, sectional and directorate performance objectives.
Advise on development and implementation of IT strategies and long-term IT plans as an integral part of the University’s academic and administrative activities to enhance efficiency, cost effective delivery of services, communications and utilisation of resources.
Advise on technical policy issues affecting utilisation of IT solutions and the type of hardware, network and software platforms and protocols to be used by the University to provide long-term cost-effective technologies to enhance the delivery of reliable academic and administrative services.
Prepare draft capital and recurrent expenditure budgets for approval, controls and authorises expenditure against approve budget, monitors expenditure against budget accounts for variances to ensure maximum return on all technological investments.
Identify, evaluate and recommend appropriate technical standards for information technology components of the University to ensure overall connectivity and maintenance.
Initiate, coordinate and manage IT feasibility studies to determine IT development proposals and prepares detailed project specifications for inclusion in tender documentation; carries out technical evaluation of tenders for submission of IT projects, hardware, software, etc and recommends acceptance of tenders.
Establish, recommend, implement and evaluate new IT technologies and operational procedures to ensure availability and reliability of network, data integrity and security, and access control to improve efficiency and productivity.
Establish and enforce security and data protection protocols to prevent cyber-attacks and data breaches.
Advise on information and communication access and security issues to ensure that protection and security of information is consistent with the needs of the university community and freedom of information.
Design and ensure implementation of appropriate disaster preparation plans and data recovery to protect data and information.
Initiate consultative fora to stimulate interest in IT development and appropriate responses to end-user requirements.
Establish appropriate professional structures, personnel and training programmes to enhance the capability and understanding of end-users in Information Technology, and specific applications to maximise utilisation of available technology and end-user demand for development.
Liaise with local, regional and international communication providers to ensure that the University Community’s information driven communication needs are met.
Ensure the availability and reliability of all technological systems and infrastructure (hardware, software, and network systems) to ensure its optimum performance by:

Managing the technical support of application software.
Participation in software and hardware selections.
On-going market surveys and upgrading of software in accordance with licence agreements.

Organise and co-ordinate end-user support services by establishing and supervision of appropriate roles, contacts with suppliers and maintenance contract conditions. Ensures that adequate technical support is available at all times to provide service excellence to end-users.
Constant monitoring developments in IT to ensure that the University optimises utilisation of available technologies in a cost-effective manner by:

Staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments.
Fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement within the IT department and across the university.

Represents the University on IT related initiatives – particularly related to an academic and teaching environment and prepares necessary technical reports, etc as required.
Undertake any other related duties and responsibilities as directed by Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Holder of Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Data Management or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution.
Certification in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Developer (MCSD), or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
Minimum of three years’ work experience in a similar position in a reputable organization/ institution (preferably in an academic environment).
Experience in the development and operation of wide range of communications and business-related applications WAN & LAN network development and management, and IT project management.
Experience in the management of professional staff and budgetary control is also essential.
Strategic mindset with ability to lead, inspire and achieve results in a challenging context.
Demonstrated managerial, supervisory and leadership skills.
Excellent knowledge of and skills in the use of integrated IT accounting systems, HR and Payroll packages, Students information systems etc. (e.g. Sage and Norming, OSMI).

Remuneration
CUHAS offers competitive compensation packages and benefits in accordance with individual qualifications and experience as per the CUHAS Scheme of Service.
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