• Maintain relevant and up to date knowledge of business and information technology.
• Provide input into, and assist with the implementation of, Council’s IT Strategy.
• Attend relevant training programs approved by the Unit Manager.
• Knowledge of the administration of MS SQL Server 2008.               
• Skills in the provision of Information Technology services, which includes an understanding of the underlying principles involved as distinct from the practices.
• An understanding of the long term goals of the work unit and an appreciation of the goals of the company.
• An understanding of the function of the position within its organisational context, including relevant policies, regulations and precedents.
• The position requires skills and knowledge acquired through relevant work experience or the completion of a more formal qualification such as an Information Technology degree or diploma course.  
• Ability to show understanding and patience in communicating with technology users.
• Ability to encourage staff to exchange views and resolve problems.
• Well developed investigative, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Maintain adequate security of data by implementing, monitoring and auditing appropriate security policies.

• HND / BSc in information technology, computer science or any related field.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience. 

Required Skills:

• Experience in the use of PCs, operating systems, applications, network and communication technology.  
• Experience in the use of PCs, operating systems, applications, network and communication technology.  
• Knowledge of the administration MS SQL Server 2008.  
• Ability to show understanding and patience in communicating with technology users.
• Ability to encourage staff to exchange views and resolve problems.
• Well developed investigative, analytic and problem solving skills.