Sanlam Life Insurance Zambia, formerly known as African Life Assurance Zambia, is the leading life insurance company in Zambia with a market share of 35%. Established in November 2002, we focus on individual life insurance, group life cover, retirement solutions, medical health insurance and bancassurance. Supported by highly rated reinsurers that complement our ability to underwrite world-class cover, we strive to build reliable and secure relationships through first class underwriting, risk advisory service and efficient settlement of claims.

• Company: Sanlam
• Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: IT/Telecom Jobs in Zambia
• Job Title: Assistant Manager-Information Technology
• Deadline: Tuesday 26th September 2017

Become a Wealthsmith

We’re in the business of planning for tomorrow. The never-ending pursuit of meticulously crafting our clients’ futures. We do this by truly appreciating the value of money and turning the materials we’re given into something more. It’s our trade and it is something we are passionate about. It’s what makes us Wealthsmiths. If you would like to become a Wealthsmith, Sanlam Life Insurance Zambia Limited seeks to recruit qualified and experienced professionals in the following vacancies:

Assistant Manager -Information Technology

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Assistant Manager

– IT will ensure effective and efficient Planning, Monitoring,

Coordinating and Controlling of the IT department and make sure

Sanlam Life Zambia adheres to minimum Group IT Governance standards and enables a sound Business Continuity capability.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains a sound IT system and ensure policy guidelines pertaining to IT are constantly reviewed and monitored for compliance by all members of staff.
• Designs and maintains information technology procedure manuals and processes for the company.
• Analyses problems with existing applications and designs, develops, tests and implements IT applications and systems as new needs arise in the company.
• Takes a lead role in the design and implementation of data communications, LAN and WAN and assists in determining equipment needs, and maintains a track record of equipment movement.
• Manages and maintains a sound disaster recovery and business continuity program as well as maintaining a sound back-up procedure.
• Spearheads management response to audit queries and recommends remedial action and enhancement of controls with regards information technology. Also initiates and maintains contact with IT consultants and support houses.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/IT related field. O At least 4 years working experience in IT Management and technical support.
• Strong knowledge in Windows Operating Systems, Active Directory administration, Exchange Server, networking, system development and cyberoam.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to discern trends, communication skills (both oral and written), High integrity, Honesty, networking and relationship building skills.
• Management of WAN and LAN environments.
• Project Management and Contract Management skills are an added advantage

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should apply to the

Chief Executive Officer,

Sanlam Life Insurance Zambia Limited,

Sanlam House, Comer ituna and Nasser Roads

P.O. Box 31991,

 Lusaka,

Zambia

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