Specialist Systems

The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority
(merSETA) is a Schedule 3A public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act (Act
No. 97 of 1998) Registration Number 17/merSETA/01/04/20 to facilitate skills development for the
Metal and Engineering, Motor Retail and Components Manufacturing, Automobile Manufacturing,
Plastics Manufacturing and New Tyre Manufacturing Sectors Automotive Components
Manufacturing Chamber.

Specialist Systems (C2)
Reference Number: SS/HO/29/05/24
Salary R32 278. 38 per month
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: 12 MONTHS
HEAD OFFICE

Purpose: The primary purpose of the Specialist Systems is to support the deployment, and management
of the merSETA cloud server dedicated to innovation software (unique coding), and its operational support in a testing and production environment.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfill and perform the following key accountabilities and
responsibilities:

• Ensuring an optimal environment for the deployment, management and maintenance of unique
  coding for teaching and learning innovation projects.
• Managing third-party solutions affiliated with Canvas and implement/support their LTI integrations.
• Providing second tier support for system users.
• Set-up and monitoring of an internal ticketing system for LMS-related issues to ensure that issues
  are addressed appropriately.
• Performing regular backup operations appropriate for data protection, disaster recovery and
  failover procedures.
• Provision of documentation and technical specifications to system users for planning and
  implementing new and/or upgraded software.
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• NQF Level 6 in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field
• At least 3 years working experience in an ICT environment with knowledge and experience in
  deployment, management, administration and troubleshooting in a Linux operating environment
  for Cloud-based: Virtual Box, Ubuntu 20.04, Docker & Docker compose, NGINX and PostgreSQL
• Additional experience in the following will be an advantage: Scripting and automation tools;
  deployment of open-source Canvas educational software; of implementing and effectively
  developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices including expert knowledge of security,
  storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols
• Excellent communication in Project-based teamwork
• Analysis and problem solving
• Planning and organizing
• Written and oral communication
• Attention to detail

Offer
The merSETA offers a competitive salary package and an opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse
team. If you meet the requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your
application for consideration.

This is re-advertisement of the vacancy applicants are encouraged to re- apply if they are still
interested.

CLOSING DATE: 29 MAY 2024

The merSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified Affirmative Action Candidates and People Living with Disabilities in line with the Employment Equity Plan. To apply for this opportunity, submit a fully completed job application form, a detailed curriculum vitae with three references, clearly quoting the Job Title and Reference Number as a subject in the email:
recruitment@merseta.org.za

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within 2 months after the
closing date, please know that your application was not successful.

The merSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Established to promote skills development in terms of the Skills Development Act of 1998 (as amended), the 21 SETAs broadly reflect different sectors of the South African economy. The merSETA encompasses Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services.

The merSETA is one of the 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).

Together the six sub-sectors comprise about 40 000 companies
of which about 14 600 are levy-paying.

The workforce employed by the total number of companies is about 600 000. The total levy income is approximately R1.308 billion.

The merSETA like all other SETAs play a central role in making sure that the

National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS) is fulfilled.

The merSETA does not collect levies but instead receives collected levies from the Department of Higher Education and Training. Seventy percent of the levies are disbursed as grants and 10% is kept for administration.

The merSETA does not train – instead it facilitates the process of training by paying grants, registering moderators and assessors, identifying scarce skills, accrediting providers, monitoring the quality of training and implementing projects to close the skills gap.

Our Mission

To increase access to high quality and relevant skills development and training opportunities in order to reduce inequalities and unemployment and to promote employability and participation in the economy.

Our Vision

Leaders in closing the skills gap.