Systems Administrator: Digital Auctions

Description

• The successful incumbent will be based at Corporate Office - Windhoek

Duties

• Manage Essential Equipment:
• Set up and manage the essential equipment for Digital Auctions, ensuring flawless execution during live events
• Proactively assess the condition of essential equipment and recommend repairs and replacements
• Design and implement internal process improvements, including re-architecting infrastructure for greater scalability and to support the growing needs of the Auctions Business Unit
• Source, install and configure the Auctions and Digital Auctions equipment in alignment with Agra Information Technology standards and the environments within which the Auctions Business Unit operates
• User Support:
• Provide first- and second-line support to end-users on the Auctions Line of Business Applications including the Livestock Management and Auctions systems, the NAMLITS Ear Tag system and the Meat Board Permit System
• Serve as the escalation point for third level and vendor support of the systems
• Ensure that applications supporting the Auctions Business Unit are updated and functioning optimally
• 3rd Party Service Provider Management:
• Proactively engage and manage third party service providers to ensure user and system issues are resolved within agreed service level specifications
• Plan and schedule system changes and upgrades with 3rd parties to ensure availability of resources to optimally track and implement changes
• Implement recommendations received from vendors and auditors to meet requirements for continued support of the systems and equipment used by Agra Auctions
• Ensure Service Level Agreements are in place with all critical 3rd party service providers
• Change Management:
• Perform requirements analyses for all changes requested by the Auctions User Community
• Facilitate and coordinate all testing related to system changes
• Log and track system changes on the Agra IT Service Desk system and motivate the changes for approval
• Reporting and Relationship Management:
• Provide regular reports to stakeholders as it pertains to the overall status of the Agra Auctions Business Unit
• Provide stakeholder updates at agreed intervals on any projects in flight that may impact the Auctions Business Unit

Requisites

• Qualifications & Attributes:
• Namibian citizenship
• A tertiary qualification (In Informatics, Information Systems or Computer Science)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in systems support.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Operating Systems and Productivity Tools
• Strong proficiency in Networking Technologies
• Familiarity with PostgresSQL.
• Familiarity with the NAMLITS Livestock Ear tag and Meat Board Permit platforms
• Knowledge of the Namibian Livestock environment would be an advantage
• The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting integration between systems.
• Must be willing & able to travel extensively
• Proficiency in English
• A valid Code 08 driver’s license

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
• Agra Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and suitably qualified Namibian citizens from designated groups as defined in the Namibian Affirmative Action Act (1998), are encouraged to apply
• Interested candidates should send an application letter, CV and supporting documents to: AGRA Corporate Office. Human Resources Office

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to humanresources@agra.com.na with the Subject line “Systems Administrator: Digital Auctions”