Report To: IT Business and Client Services Lead
Function: Information Technology
Department: Finance

Role Purpose:
Responsible for Applications, Databases , Business Process Optimization and acts as a backup for Client Services Specialist.

Key Accountabilities:
Overall responsible for the support of Business and Mining Applications,

•  Responsible for Supporting ERP and other business applications. Develop new in- house Applications on as need basis
•  Controls activities relating Mining applications, database management, and business process alignment to IT
•  In-charge of all server and database backup and Recovery policies and procedures
•  Support the work of the Client Services Specialist

Key Activities / Decision Areas:

•  Responsible for the systems and user administration of ERP systems and other applications
•  Responsible for 2nd & 3rd level system support of all the Business and Mining Applications hosted by IT.
•  Install hardware and software upgrades according to established specifications for all Business and Mining Applications hosted by IT.
•  Performs regular back-up of all servers and ensures others comply with back-up policies and procedures for all applications and platforms.
•  Executes recovery procedures according to established guidelines for all supported applications.
•  Administers appropriate security by granting access privileges for applications and users of database objects and ensures that all applications are properly licensed
•  Develops database models, definitions and standards for administering enterprise databases as well as performing maintenance on all application and Database components as needed.
•  Monitors all database systems to ensure the enterprise functionality of the database and the availability and quality of system data.
•  Develop in house applications and work flows using K2 and other work flow tools
•  Uses appropriate tools to monitor database physical space usage and takes appropriate and timely corrective actions when needed.
•  Liaise with third party vendors to ensure the smooth transition of projects, into post implementation support
•  Effectively liaise with key end users in all business areas to understand their needs and explore IT solutions to address such needs’
•  Responsible for the day to day monitoring of critical business systems, and the immediate investigation and resolution of issues that affect production and escalation to Head of IT where necessary.
•  Reviews and analyses proposed hardware and network changes which may affect any of the applications performance. Determines impact of changes and escalate to head of IT
•  Keep up to date documentation on operational framework, processes and procedure on all applications and databases.
•  Assists client Support team in resolving end-user issues in a timely and professional manner.
•  Any other assignment as may be assigned by Head of IT

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification
Essential role related knowledge, technical skills, qualifications and experience
Education Qualifications & Certifications:

•  BA or BSc in Computer Science or related discipline
•  Professional certification; in MCIT SQL server 2008 or above, OCP, MCITP (Business intelligence or option), SharePoint etc.
•  ITIL Foundation & SharePoint Certification will be an advantage
•  4 - 5 years experience in an Enterprise IT development or operational
•  environment for Business applications and other systems.

Technical:

•  Experience supporting ERP’s, example JD Edwards and other Mining application
•  Excellent knowledge of business process optimization and IT alignment
•  Hand on software development and analysis skills
•  Experience in supporting client server based software applications.
•  Experience in working on virtual servers environment
•  Hands on experience on Crystal Reports 10, K2 and SharePoint
•  Extensive experience in Microsoft SQL Integration, Reporting and Analysis Services
•  In-depth knowledge of data warehouse methodologies and data modelling
•  Experienced in working with SQL Server, Oracle and Informix databases
•  Strong ability to analyze and develop user requirements
•  Strong report writing and data query skills (SQL Server, Oracle, Informix
•  In–depth knowledge of relational database structures, principles and practices
•  Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities

Personal Skills & Attributes:

•  Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
•  Must be flexible to work beyond normal working hours as required.
•  Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
•  Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
•  Ability to interact with users, peers, and management.
•  Results oriented and deadlines driven
•  Good work ethics and personal behaviour
•  Takes initiative and Innovative
•  Age not more than 30 years

Location: Sefwi Chirano near Bibiani

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants with the requisite qualifications should please apply to the address below to:

Chiranohr.recruitment@kinross.com

or

The Human Resource Manager
Chirano Gold Mines Limited
P. O. Box 57
Bibiani

Closing Date:  09 May, 2013

Applicants are to indicate the position in the subject area when applying online