Job Openings at Zetech University

JOB REF: ZU/10/25/128

The ideal candidate is a warm, curious, creative and sociable character with the ability to create and nurture relationships and collaborations with, and among people and teams, has a mindset of an enabler of people and positive culture, and is passionate about supporting other people’s growth and lifelong learning.

S/He is an influencer and has the ability to drive the HR agenda, quickly establish credibility and respect, and inspire confidence amongst staff by showing commitment to providing solutions that have a fair balance between employees’ interests and the interests of the institution.

A proactive individual,able to work independently, and has mastery of technical HR matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Human Resource Manager, the position holder will be responsible for the following, amongst others:

• Design and implement employee relations programmes that places a high value on employees ensuring that the University delivers an inspiring employee journey throughout the cycle of “joining”, “moving” and “leaving”;
• Design initiatives to grow a culture of care, and warmth and advise, lead and at times mediate in conflict situations;
• Coordinate the staff disciplinary process;
• Organize and implement staff events and coordinate staff welfare drives and initiatives;
• Use communication channels and forums to keep employees informed of management plans;
• Coordinate the development and review of HR policies balancing employee and University interests;
• Run mental health initiatives including facilitating support services;
• Coordinate the performance management process, talent review and succession planning sessions;
• Prepare and implement vibrant learning, development and knowledge management plans;

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor degree in Human Resource Management OR a related area;
• A KNEC Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management OR CHRP (K) or be in pursuit of the same;
• Must be an active member of IHRM;
• 3 years’ relevant experience as an HR generalist OR as an employee relations/organizational culture specialist;
• Possess working knowledge of the labour laws;
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements is an added advantage;

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We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Systems Administrator.

JOB REF: ZU/10/25/126

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the IT Manager, the position holder will, among other duties be responsible for:

• Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot Enterprise Applications hosted on Windows Server 2012/2016;
• Diagnose and quickly resolve a wide range of Windows applications and networking problems to help minimize downtime;
• Troubleshooting network connectivity in a LAN/WAN environment;
• Manage Active Directory; Set up user accounts and workstations;
• Manage virtual and physical servers with Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016, 2019 operating systems;
• Perform administrative and maintenance tasks to ensure that standards are met, including preventative maintenance on client systems, hardware repair, stocking and organization of hardware, inventory maintenance, and keeping up to date ticketing records as well as technical documentation;
• Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and correct hardware and software issues on servers, and workstations. Escalate incidents as necessary;
• Manage vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure software products and services;
• Works on assignments dealing with the routine and daily operation, use, and configuration of the Moodle LMS;
• Maintains procedures and policies to ensure the security and integrity of LMS systems;
• Provides troubleshooting assistance for users regarding logging in to the LMS and accessing courses;
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues relating to system functionality;
• Install, modify, clean and repair monitors, keyboards, mice, central processing units (CPUs), printers and other peripherals;
• Maintain computer lab functionality: apply several key fixes to system errors; identified and installed new upgrade needs;
• Manage laboratory software, test materials, and hardware to ensure security;
• Support the use of standard classroom technology (computers and AV systems);
• Collaborate with faculty on the use of educational technology in their work;
• Serves as point of escalation for support and third party integration issues, which may include interaction with LMS vendor and other related vendor support services;
• Works with the instructional technologist and instructional designers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to accessing the LMS and course content;
• Advise academic staff on appropriate tools and design requirements for media‐rich learning resources;
• Install and configure software and hardware, manage network servers and technology tools;
• Designing and implementing both the physical and wireless networks, including those for computer communications and telecommunications;
• Establishes VPN, LAN, WAN and DMZ specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing router administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols;
• Manage the physical and virtual environment (Hyper V);
• Manage the physical environment of the server racks including cable management, documentation, labeling, and configuration of KVM switching for console and remote access;

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information system management, information technology or other related area.
• Desirable to possess the following certifications; MCSE, CCNA and ITIL.
• Basic Certification on Cloud Technologies either in Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure.
• Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role.

CRITICAL ATTRIBUTES

• High levels of integrity.
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills and high quality customer service.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment.

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ZU/10/25/127

The ideal candidate can spot talent, and negotiate the right value proposition to attract and retain that talent for current and future University human capital needs.

S/He is a good influencer that can drive the HR agenda, quickly establish credibility and respect, build strong working relationships and inspire confidence by the commitment exhibited in providing solutions that have a fair balance between the institution’s and employees’ interests.

S/He works independently, is proactive, has a mastery of technical HR matters , has the mindset of an enabler of people and positive culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Human Resource Manager, the position holder will be responsible for the following, amongst others:

• Workforce planning, job analysis and coordination of recruitment activities, implementing recruitment strategies and programmes that continually improve and differentiate the University’s employer brand;
• Organize and coordinate “perfect day one” for new employees and subsequent onboarding;
• Advice and design value propositions for new and prospective talent to ensure they join the University and stay;
• Management of employee contracts and staff separation matters;
• Process recommendations for promotions in consultation with management and implement;
• Timely payroll processing and management of employee benefit schemes;
• Make recommendations on the reward and compensation structures & policy and manage their programmes;
• Budgeting and monitoring the budget for all the processes in his/her section;
• Leave management and employee customer service.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor degree in Human Resource Management OR a related area;
• A KNEC Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management OR CHRP (K) or be in pursuit of the same;
• Must be an active member of IHRM;
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience as an HR generalist;
• Possess working knowledge of the labour laws;
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements is an added advantage;

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Job Ref: ZU/10/25/129

Part-time

Minimum qualifications:

• Master of Education Degree in Physical Geography, Climatology, Geomorphology OR Human Geography or related field from a recognized and accredited University;
• A Bachelor of Education Arts with a Geography Combination orrelated field from a recognized and accredited University;