Job Title: Information Technology Officer
Job Code: (USUL/HR/IT 07/13)
Reports to: Country Manager
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Uchumi:
Uchumi Supermarkets is a leading retail chain with a presence in East Africa and continues to experience tremendous business growth. In line with the growing business needs in Uganda, we are seeking highly competent professionals who possess a passion for excellence, strong work ethic, are results oriented and are committed to continual improvement to fill the following position: The position will be based in Kampala with frequent travel within the region.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:
· Manage and maintain the Company’s IT infrastructure
· Provide first hand user support
· Liaise with external IT consultants in provision of second level IT support
· Create and maintain the Company’s knowledge repository and database to guarantee effective methods of storing and managing information corporate knowledge assets
· Develop and implement policies and procedures of electronic data processing
· Install work stations and set up hardware
· Maintain current and accurate inventory of hardware, software and resources
· Assist in the Customer Relationship Management function
· Monitor compliance with the Company’s Policies and Procedures covering network access, internet, email usage, IT tools of trade etc.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science
· Certification in MS Windows Administration and SQL Database
· Possess good understanding of the Lawson ERP system and Storeline POS system
· Excellent communication and analytical skills.
· Good decision making skills
· Proven leadership capability
· Customer service skills.
· At least 5 years relevant working experience in a commercial environment with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria and have a passion to serve in a retail environment send your application letter, detailed CV and testimonials, including 3 referees and daytime telephone contact to:
The Human Resources Manager
Uchumi Supermarkets (U) Ltd;
Garden City Mall,
P.O. Box 33230, Kampala.
OR
Email to: [email protected] , [email protected]
All email correspondence must have the Position Title and Job Code on the subject line.
Applications should reach us not later than 5.00pm, Wednesday, 20th March, 2013.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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