Michael Bliss
ICT Officer at Ugu District Municipality KZN- Claim this Profile
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Hilton Driver
Michael is an outstanding talent and one of the easiest people I have had the pleasure of working with. The approach to his work is something to be desired and his knowledge of IT systems and new technology is outstanding. Michael works well within any environment and is both friendly and courteous to all. His friendship and business skills are of great value to me and we still consult each other from time to time in terms of networking and converged communications.
Praniel Reewith
Committed and dedicated. Influenced positive aspects of the network. Pleasant and good mannerism
Hilton Driver
Michael is an outstanding talent and one of the easiest people I have had the pleasure of working with. The approach to his work is something to be desired and his knowledge of IT systems and new technology is outstanding. Michael works well within any environment and is both friendly and courteous to all. His friendship and business skills are of great value to me and we still consult each other from time to time in terms of networking and converged communications.
Praniel Reewith
Committed and dedicated. Influenced positive aspects of the network. Pleasant and good mannerism
Hilton Driver
Michael is an outstanding talent and one of the easiest people I have had the pleasure of working with. The approach to his work is something to be desired and his knowledge of IT systems and new technology is outstanding. Michael works well within any environment and is both friendly and courteous to all. His friendship and business skills are of great value to me and we still consult each other from time to time in terms of networking and converged communications.
Praniel Reewith
Committed and dedicated. Influenced positive aspects of the network. Pleasant and good mannerism
Hilton Driver
Michael is an outstanding talent and one of the easiest people I have had the pleasure of working with. The approach to his work is something to be desired and his knowledge of IT systems and new technology is outstanding. Michael works well within any environment and is both friendly and courteous to all. His friendship and business skills are of great value to me and we still consult each other from time to time in terms of networking and converged communications.
Praniel Reewith
Committed and dedicated. Influenced positive aspects of the network. Pleasant and good mannerism
Credentials
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Municipal Financial Management
South African Qualifications AuthorityDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Cobit5 Foundation
APMG InternationalApr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
ITIL Foundation in IT Service Management
APMG InternationalApr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Prince2 Foundation
APMG InternationalMar, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Prince2 Practitioner
APMG InternationalMar, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional
MicrosoftFeb, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
MCSE1: Windows Server 2003
MicrosoftApr, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
MCSA1: Windows Server 2003
MicrosoftFeb, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet
MicrosoftNov, 2000- Nov, 2024 -
MCSE1: Windows NT 4.0
MicrosoftNov, 2000- Nov, 2024 -
MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional
MicrosoftJul, 2000- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Ugu District Municipality
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South Africa
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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ICT Officer
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Aug 2015 - Present
Co-ordinate tasks and activities associated with the provision of End User support and analyses, diagnoses and resolution of software/hardware related problems ensuring optimum and uninterrupted functionality of operating systems and applications within ICT. Drive operations at the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) section, provide supervision to staff, enforce adherence to ICT policies and governance framework, and ensure business objectives and processes of the municipality are supports. Show less
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Infotech IT Systems
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Port Shepstone Area, South Africa
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Managing Director
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Jun 2011 - Present
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Ugu District Municipality
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Administrator
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Mar 2007 - Mar 2015
• Provision of reliable, quality ICT infrastructure and services to the Municipality • Investigation and proposal of appropriate technology solutions to deliver the business strategy • Responsible for driving the delivery of ICT Service to the municipality on a daily basis. • Ensuring that third party suppliers adhere to standards and that requirements are met and delivered. • Advise Manager: ICT on ICT projects implementation, ICT infrastructure, maintenance and support services. • Assist Manager: ICT to develop budgets and control expenditure on allocated budgets. • Monitoring and managing system performance and disaster recovery program. • Assist Manager: ICT to develop and enforce adherence to ICT policies, procedures and standards. • Analyze and provide recommendations pertaining to the information systems hardware and software, and capacitate end users on specific applications. • Assisting the Manager ICT in designing tender specification for ICT equipment and/ or services. • Provision of leadership and development opportunities for staff. • Investigate market trends in order to provide the most cost effective, up to date ICT solutions. • Designing, setting up, configuration, maintaining, changing, upgrading and supporting of applications and networking services. • Ensuring proactive System maintenance and administration • Software Maintenance and Support • Provision of efficient call logging • Ensuring smooth call management • Provision of 3rd line telephonic support on software and printers • Installations of Hardware and Software • Provision of network support • Ensuring general IT administration and purchasing of equipment • Setting up relevant IT policies and procedures • Provision of IT support to all Ugu Branches Show less
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IT Technician
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Jan 2002 - Feb 2007
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Education
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Self Study
MCSE 2003 -
iSolve Solutions
MCSA 2012 -
Dynamic Training Solutions
MCSE NT4, IT -
Wartburg Kirchdorf School
Matric