ICT Officer - Systems & Infrastructure

About the role

TestHiring is recruiting a full-time ICT Officer in Harare, Zimbabwe. The role covers designing, implementing, testing and maintaining complex computer systems, including hardware, software and networks, to meet organisational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Install and configure new hardware, software and operating systems, and perform routine maintenance and upgrades.
• Identify and resolve software, hardware and network issues to minimise downtime.
• Monitor systems for performance, availability and resource utilisation, and plan for future capacity needs.
• Automate routine tasks to improve efficiency in production environments.
• Develop and enforce security protocols to protect systems and data against cyber threats.
• Oversee technical projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Manage data backup processes and develop recovery strategies so data can be restored after a system failure.
• Participate in cross-functional projects supporting digital innovation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in systems programming, software development, IT support, ICT infrastructure management or ICT project management.
• Professional certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer, Oracle Certified Professional) are an added advantage.

Required skills

• Strong background in programming languages such as C#, Java or Python.
• Experience with Windows, Linux and Unix operating systems, and SQL, Oracle and MySQL databases.
• Experience with technologies such as .NET, DevOps tools or big data.