RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS ROLE

The Disaster Recovery (DR) Specialist is expected to do the following:

• Perform a gap analysis on existing disaster recovery capabilities, compared to the Group DR strategy to formulate viable plans to mitigate the gaps
• Ensure that the organisation have viable, actionable, Disaster Recovery Plans to carry out business operations under adverse and emergency conditions
• Manage and Coordinate quarterly DR tests and scheduling Governance related actions
• Inspect Site server rooms and generate inspection reports, as well as reports on all aspects of the critical facilities operations and maintenance
• Ensure quality of all documents and processes in the Governance team
• Coordinating the development, training, and exercising of recovery plans

• Establishing contacts/networks for recovery resources and support systems
• Implementing practices to further sustainability in strategic planning initiatives
• Validating accessibility and safety
• Establishing internal and external contacts and contractors
• Assessing damage
• Pinpointing scope of repair work
• Developing repair plans and schedules
• Restoring operations
• Updating DR plans
• Investigate the viability of moving to DR as a Service model.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Experience of IT Infrastructure and Application environments,
• Highly proficient in Project Management principles, methods, techniques and tools (strong in planning and scheduling),
• Knowledge of IT at a technical level to enable good DR test coordination,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office O365 suite,
• Strong Work Package management experience,
• Good Communication skills at all levels and well versed in English,
• Experience of innovation initiatives and projects,
• Document management skills,
• Knowledge of IT governance and or assurance frameworks will be an added advantage.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Proven working experience in Disaster Recovery
• Knowledge of the COBIT, ITIL and the IT Risk Frameworks would be beneficial  
• 3-5 years working experience in business
• Preferable BSc Computer Science, BSc Information Technology, or an undergraduate qualification in a relevant IT Discipline. 
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of the Mining and industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with mining and mining concepts, practices, and procedures
• The ability to work under pressure

Department: Global IM Planning and Compliance

Contact information

Riford Masuku