Webmaster

Zetech University is the premier university for the education of Technology, Science and Business oriented global leaders, offering an exceptional learning experience to thousands of youth from Kenya and beyond. The University is seeking a Webmaster to oversee smooth deployments, manage domain names and hosting environments, drive the end-to-end content update workflow, and maintain a secure and optimised web environment for students, staff, and the public.

Job Objective

Reporting to the IT Manager, the job holder will ensure the technical health, security, and performance of all university web properties, contributing to a seamless digital experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain web servers (Linux/Windows) and hosting environments.
• Manage domain names, DNS settings, SSL/TLS certificates, and email configurations across all University web properties and portals.
• Perform regular security checks, backups and disaster recovery procedures for all University web properties, ensuring business continuity at all times.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1).
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) strategy for all University websites and portals.
• Take ownership of the end-to-end content upload workflow for the University's main website, sub-sites, and portal.
• Own and coordinate all activities required to improve and maintain the institution's standing in the Webometrics Ranking.
• Configure and manage analytics across all University web properties to track and report on user behaviour, traffic sources, and content performance.
• Collaborate closely with the UI/UX Designer to action findings from usability testing, user journey analyses, and UX audits—implementing recommended interface improvements, navigation enhancements, and accessibility fixes across the University's websites and portals on time.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for web-related queries from university staff, departments, and the ICT helpdesk.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 3+ years of experience as a Webmaster, Web Administrator, or similar role.
• Proven experience managing Linux servers (Ubuntu/CentOS) and familiarity with command-line interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems and cloud platforms.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the Zetech University careers portal at careers.zetech.ac.ke.