Senior Information and Communications Technology Officer

Homelink Group, a diversified financial and property development company, is advertising a position for a Senior Information and Communications Technology Officer. The role is tailored for a proactive professional seeking a challenging environment that drives results and career growth.

Job overview:
The Senior ICT Officer works under the Finance & Investments Director and provides technical support in several key areas.

Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and sustaining local and wide‑area network systems to fit business needs and meet team requirements.
- Running regular external security vulnerability checks aligned with the company’s cybersecurity policy and handling uncovered issues.
- Enhancing telephone and mobile communication technology to boost service quality, cut expenses and spot opportunities for future upgrades.
- Managing and updating the core ICT infrastructure to guarantee system availability and control access for staff and members.
- Setting up and overseeing physical and virtual servers, including system upgrades, backup and disaster recovery plans.
- Delivering effective ICT support service and reviewing areas for improvement.
- Specifying, acquiring, installing and decommissioning ICT hardware and software consumables and managing capital investment within allocated budgets.
- Ensuring adherence to ICT licensing, warranty and support agreements for hardware and software.
- Implementing security measures to protect the company’s network and data.
- Developing and advising on Business Continuity Procedure (BCP) solutions.
- Conducting performance tests on computer equipment.
- Repairing or replacing failed laptop components such as keyboards, modems, memory, hard drives, FDDs, planars or sub‑cards.
- Performing routine backups, system and server maintenance.
- Leading the procurement of ICT systems and services with thorough knowledge of the company’s purchasing procedures.

Qualifications and Experience
- Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related technical field.
- Candidates need at least three years of progressive work experience in an ICT position, preferably in a corporate or diverse organizational setting.

Skills and Competences
Technical Expertise
- Network Infrastructure: Advanced ability to design and manage local and wide area networks.
- Data Management: Solid experience with database systems, including SQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
- Business Resilience: Skill in creating and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Hardware Maintenance: Hands‑on capability to diagnose and fix hardware problems.

Technical Expertise (soft skills)
- Strategic Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical and diagnostic abilities to resolve complex technical issues.
- Resource Management: Proven talent for time management, resource prioritization, and coordination with staff and external partners.
- Communication and Training: Excellent verbal and written communication skills that enable effective staff training and knowledge sharing.
- Adaptive Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up with emerging technologies.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CVs together with certified copies of their certificates to the email address fsvacancies@homelink.co.zw before Thursday, 26 February 2026. Submissions received after the deadline or accompanied by canvassing will be automatically disqualified. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Company Contact Information
Head Office: Hardwicke House 72 – 74 Samora Machel Ave, P.O. Box CY 628, Causeway, Harare.
Phone: +263 77 006 071
Email: helpdesk@homelink.co.zw
Website: www.homelink.co.zw.