Business Systems Supervisor-Publishing and Pre-Press at Nation Media Group

Key responsibilities

• Coordinating defined systems administration functions across publishing and pre-press servers, Macs and PCs;

• Interpreting and implementing IT policies and strategies and advising management on technological trends in the industry;

• Coordinating technical support to users in a mixed Mac/PC desktop and server environment;

• Maintaining systems backup, security and contingency plans to ensure business continuity;

• Liaising with suppliers to ensure maximum systems availability;

• Periodic reviewing procedures, policies and workflows in relation to current technology and ensuring that software licensing laws are adhered to;

• Ensuring that change management, system alterations and enhancements are controlled and in line with laid down ISO procedures and IT best practice;

• Coordinating staff training to maximize utilization of IT resources;

• Ensuring optimum security of all business systems at all times;

• Ensuring disaster recovery (DR) Business Systems are always available for use;

• Ensuring successful IT projects implementation;

· Leading a team of professionally skilled Publishing and Pre-press technicians and Administrators to provide technical support in the company;

Knowledge & Skills requirements

• Degree in Information Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years’ experience in supporting UNIX and Sybase or SQL databases
• SCSAS or SCSA Sun Solaris Unix Certification or equivalent Unix certification
• Business Objects Certified Professional–Crystal Reports (BOCP-CP) or equivalent training
• Sybase ASE Administrator Professional or MCDBA Certification
• Knowledge of publishing and prepress systems/workflows an added advantage.
• Strong Interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good organizational & coordination ability

· Good supervisory and people management skills.