U.S. Embassy in Pretoria Computer Management Assistant

Introduction

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION, AND SUBMIT COPIES WITH APPLICATION. The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is seeking an individual for the position of Computer Management Assistant in the Information Systems Center (ISC).

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required: NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM. 1. Education: Completion of secondary school (grade 12) and IT certificate in Comptia, Network+, Microsoft, Novell, radio, satellite or telephone is required. 2. Work Experience: Must have a minimum four years working experience in computer systems and or Networking and telecommunications is required.3. Language: Level 4 English (fluent) speaking/reading/writing is required. (This will be tested)4. Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of computing systems and networking operations is required.5. Skills and Abilities: - Must be able to work on IT tasks (computer set up and troubleshooting, cabling and infrastructure work) with minimal supervision.- Ability to establish priorities.- Must have excellent professional interpersonal skills, other telecommunications skills in radio, satellite, or telephone.6. Other- Top Security Clearance is required.

Job Specification

Basic Function of Position: The incumbent is a “When Actually Employed” (WAE) position created to support Mission South Africa’s (Embassy and Consulates Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg) Information Resources Management (IRM) requirements. The incumbent will assist with all areas of information technology to include Classified and Unclassified network support and help desk activities including hardware and software installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance. The incumbent will assist with Radio operations as required.

Closing date: September 21, 2012

SUBMIT APPLICATION VIA E-MAIL ONLY TO: HRrecruitment@state.gov, include in the Subject Line: Application for Computer Management Assistant (Pretoria) position.