Job Purpose
The incumbent is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, conducting analyses on systems, general systems design alternatives and maintenance of the CCCJ Computer hardware and software and related infrastructure and writing and maintaining user and systems related documentation. The incumbent will also ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers and partners to perform their duties effectively.
Key Outputs
• Backup system maintained
• Council web products managed
• Data integrity and security maintained
• Equipment specifications made
• Issues and requests resolved
• Management information systems provided
• Programmes/software installed and functioning
• Security control and disaster recovery mechanisms implemented
• Security issues contained
• Servers running
• Servers/Workstations deployed
• Software installed and upgraded
• Telecommunication links established
• Users’ manuals maintained
Minimum Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer Sciences or equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a WINDOWS/UNIX/LINUX environment or in the similar required field
• Post graduate qualification in Computer Sciences or equivalent desirable
Required Competencies
• Working knowledge of CCCJ operations and education management
• Working knowledge of report design
• Above average research and product management skills
• Good analytical and judgment skills
• Good communication skills, orally and in writing
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good customer service skills
• High attention to details
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
• Normal office environment but will be exposed to lower temperatures and dust when working with computers.
• May be required to work beyond normal office hours, possibly long, irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, particularly for malfunctioning or implementation of systems, etc.
• The incumbent is faced with constant interruptions, handling multiple demands simultaneously, complete tasks within tight deadlines, and must meet with others on a regular basis. Can be a stressful working environment.
REMUNERATION
Salary: $ 3 501 526.00 per annum
Application, accompanied with resume, should be submitted
no later than Friday 2026 September 25
to
Manager, Human Resource Management and Development
The Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica
37 East Street
Kingston
or
Email: hr@cccj.edu.jm
Subject: Systems Administrator
We thank all applicants for expressing an interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This description may not contain every conceivable duty or task associated with the job. The job holder may, from time to time, be required to perform other tasks and activities which are not enumerated but which are reasonably related to the overall purpose of the position.