ICT Manager at Salima Sugar Company Ltd

Salima Sugar Company Limited (SSCL) is a limited liability Company incorporated in Malawi under the Companies Act with postal address P.O. Box 200, Lilongwe and Head Office at Matundu Mbulo Office Complex in Lilongwe.

SSCL is a subsidiary of Greenbelt Investments Holdings Limited.The Company’s business is
development of sugar plantations, production of sugar and its by-products for the Malawi and export markets.

The Company is now looking for dynamic and well versed individuals to fill the following positions:

Job Title: ICT Manager

Location: Salima
Reporting to: Director of Human Resources Management

The post

An ICT Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the acquisition, development, maintenance, and use of computer and telecommunication systems within an organization. They ensure that technology supports the organization’s goals by developing and implementing ICT strategies, policies, and plans.

Key responsibilities

policies, and plans to align with the organization’s vision.

• Formulating and directing ICT strategies,
• Providing leadership to align operational activities with the organization’s vision and goals.
• Overseeing the security of ICT systems.

Infrastructure and System Management:

• Directing the selection and installation of ICT resources.
• Developing and maintaining the systems architecture, defining standards and protocols for data exchange and network interconnection.
• Managing ICT systems and maintenance agreements with suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

Project Management:

• Managing information technology projects or system activities.
• Identifying information technology project resource requirements.
• Developing and implementing project plans, budgets, and timelines.

Operations and Maintenance:

• Directing ICT operations and setting priorities between system developments, maintenance, and operations.
• Ensuring the availability and reliability of ICT services.
• Overseeing the development, maintenance, and communication of system documentation, policies, and procedures.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzing information needs and specifying technology to meet those needs.
• Providing user training and support.
• Assessing risks to networks, systems, or data, and specifying recovery routines and contingency procedures.
• Managing crisis situations involving complex technical hardware or software problems.
• Mentoring and training new ICT support staff.
• Building relationships with senior management and stakeholders to secure support for ICT initiatives.
• Managing and reviewing the ICT Services
• Capital and Revenue budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science from accredited University coupled with five years’ experience on a similar position. Those with excellent skills and knowledge of ERP will have an added advantage

Method Of Application

Applications should be submitted to the Company Secretary, Salima Sugar Company Ltd, Matundu Mbulo Office Complex, P. O. Box 200, LILONGWE or email [email protected] not later than 30 April 2025.

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