Duties and Responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS
• Administration, support, and maintenance of Council's ERP systems including Sage Pastel, Belina Payroll, and LADS.
• Management and support of servers, desktops, laptops, and printers.
• Basic configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of LAN/WAN networks.
• Configuration and management of firewalls, VPNs, and network security controls.
• User support, system backups, updates, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Administration of cloud-based services (email, backups, and hosted applications).
• Information, Communication and Technology asset management, documentation, and compliance with ICT policies.
• Providing technical support to end users and training where necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science.
• CISCO Certified Network Associate/Professional (CCNA/CCNP)
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in a local authority or public sector environment.
• Proven working knowledge of Sage Pastel, Belina, and LADS ERP systems.
• Understanding of basic networking, including IP addressing, switches, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of firewalls, cybersecurity fundamentals, and cloud technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

How to Apply

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of identity documents, driver's licence, academic and professional certificates should be submitted not later than 27 January 2026 in sealed envelopes clearly marked "Systems Administrator" to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Marondera Rural District Council
P.O. Box 108
Marondera
MARONDERA RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, THEREFORE FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THE POST