Disaster Recovery Specialist

Recruiter:

H2R Africa

Job Ref:

DRS

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Perform a gap analysis on existing disaster recovery capabilities, compared to the Anglo Group D

JOB DESCRIPTION:

An International Mining Company has a vacancy for a Disaster Recovery Specialist

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION.

Minimum Specs
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

Perform a gap analysis on existing disaster recovery capabilities, compared to the Anglo 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
Investigate the viability of moving to DR as a Service model
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

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Software Tester
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Our client is looking for a Software Tester to join their team on a 3-month contract. This role is suited to a detail-oriented testing professional with solid experience in executing structured test cases, identifying defects, and ensuring software quality across multiple testing environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting system and process testing activities within ...
3 days ago

DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of software engineering and operations, ensuring that modern applications are deployed, scaled, and maintained with efficiency and reliability. The environment is fast-paced, innovative, and focused on building resilient systems that support millions of users.
18 days ago

NOC Support Specialist
Location: Fourways
Salary: Market Related
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented NOC Support specialist to join a leading multinational telecommunications company based in Sandton. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the continuous operation and optimal performance of National Operations Centre (NOC) systems, with a strong focus on maintaining system uptime and service availability. The successful candidate will hav...
22 days ago

Technical Specialist - Storage, Backup, Data Management
Location: Sandton
Salary: R80k - 100k per month
Technical specialist across storage, backup, and data management environments
31 days ago

IT Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Step into a futureâshaping leadership role where technology becomes the heartbeat of transformation! As the IT & Digital Transformation Manager, you'll lead the modernisation of systems, strengthen cybersecurity, drive automation, and champion digital innovation across the business. This role puts you in the driver’s seat of strategic change, empowering you to build a resilient, compli...
10 days ago

Systems/ Business Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
We are recruiting for a Systems/ Business Analys role.
1 day ago

Senior Project Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
We are recruiting for a Project Manager role.
1 day ago

IT Infrastructure Support Engineer
Location: Sandton
Salary:
Are you a qualified IT Infrastructure Support Engineer looking for your next challenge? Our client, based near Bryanston, is seeking your strong experience in first- and second-line support, alongside solid skills in server administration and cloud-based infrastructure. In this role, you will support both on-site and remote users across multiple locations.
3 days ago

Linux System Administrator
Location: Pretoria
Salary:
A leading technology-driven organisation is seeking a System Administrator to manage and maintain its critical IT infrastructure. This role plays a key part in ensuring system stability, security, and performance across a high-availability environment.
3 days ago

Business Continuity Officer (Task 16)
Location: Sandton
Salary:
5 days ago

Disaster Recovery Specialist

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Create a free job alert for Disaster Recovery Specialist in Johannesburg

Jobseekers

Recruiter

General