Senior IT Technician

Faculty- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Centre for Innovative Educational Technology (CIET)- Campus/ Location- Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)- Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Support / Admin- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 7/4/2024- Job PurposeOffer Technical support on the management of the institutional learning Management System (LMS) and Support Academic lecturing staff on the correct pedagogical use of Technology for Teaching and Learning in the Learner Management System (LMS).
- Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience- BTech Degree in Information Technology or equivalent qualification
- At least 3 years' IT work experience in the installation and maintenance of Microsoft Servers (or similar) and SQL
- Experience in the use of Blackboard/WebCT or equivalent Learner Management System (LMS) at a Higher Education Institution.

**Recommendations**:

- Sound higher educational environment understanding
- Experience in Big Data management and data analytics
- Excellent computer management and server skills in a Microsoft or similar environment
- Ability to do automated server scripts for data transfers.
- Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities- Do database maintenance and administration of the CPUT LMS
- Implement updates and customization of the CPUT LMS
- Integrate databases between the LMS and the back-end Student Information System ITS
- Work directly with CTS to improve the student experience with the LMS (diagnostic and design of solutions)
- Network knowledge, especially with respect to system integration
- Report writing on user usage of all educational technologies applied.
- Investigate, explore and integrate alternative and emerging technologies for HE T&L
- Design and develop software for integration of technologies for teaching and learning.
- Competencies- Managing a Microsoft or similar server and sequel database
- REST API Programming skills
- Database management expertise
- Creativity and innovation
- Project management skills to manage and implement smaller projects independently.
- Develop and implement performance improvements in process and content.
- Understand and manage strict change control measures.
- General InformationGeneral Information
Closing date: 07 March 2024

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