About This Role
This is an infrastructure-first IT leadership role inside a construction company, not a tech firm. You would be the person keeping networks, servers, and site connectivity running for a business whose real product is stadiums, roads, and industrial plants. It suits an administrator who is comfortable being the senior technical authority in a non-technical organisation, where IT supports heavy operations rather than driving revenue. TACON's ISO certification and award record suggest a company that values documented process, which shapes what this job will demand day to day.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The seniority band signals they want someone who has already run infrastructure through growth and disruption, not someone learning on the job. Because the employer is a contractor with projects spread across sites, the unstated profile is an administrator who can support dispersed users, unreliable connectivity, and field conditions — pure office-network experience may not translate. The emphasis on communication across all roles hints that this position interfaces with engineers and project managers who need plain-language support, so the ability to explain technical constraints to non-technical colleagues matters as much as hands-on skill.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with evidence of infrastructure you have owned end to end — migrations, uptime records, security hardening — rather than a list of tools. Given the construction context, highlight any experience supporting remote sites, multi-location networks, or organisations where IT had to function with limited resources. The ISO certification is a strong clue: mention exposure to documented IT procedures, audits, or compliance-driven environments if you have it. Expect the employer to weigh reliability and self-sufficiency heavily, since a senior hire in a non-tech company is often expected to operate with minimal escalation.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited to a seasoned administrator who has worked in engineering, construction, or industrial settings and can act as a one-person anchor for IT. Competition is likely moderate — the location deters many applicants, but the seniority bar filters out the rest.
EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
About Us
TACON PLC SARL is a construction and infrastructure company based in Conakry, Republic of Guinea. TACON has built a strong record as an award-winning contractor and was one of the first construction companies to earn ISO certification. We deliver buildings and infrastructure, including CAF standard stadiums, roads, airport runways, railway and water works, earthworks, pile foundations and industrial plants. We are growing, and we are looking for skilled and committed people to join our team.
TACON PLC SARL would like to employ qualified and competent candidates for the following positions:
Work Place (for all positions): Conakry, Republic of Guinea
Skills & Competencies (required for all positions)
- Good communication skills (spoken and written)
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Analytical and problem-solving skillsTeamwork and cooperation
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Integrity and professional conduct
Terms of Employment
- Contract type: Fixed-term contract (CDD) of one year, renewable yearly based on performance and business need.
- Salary: As per the Company salary scale.
- Benefits : Housing, canteen (meals),medical coverage and air ticket, as per the improved Company Human Resource Management Policy and Procedure.
Qualification Requirement
- BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
- MCSA/MCSE or RHCSA/RHCE and VMware VCP certification is preferred
Experience
- Minimum of 5 (Five) Years Specific in system administration of business-critical systems (ERP or similar)
Technical Skills
- Windows Server / Linux administration
- VMware or Hyper-V virtualization
- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, backup
How To Apply
Send your CV, cover letter and copies of your diplomas, certificates and work experience letters to: Vacancy@tacontaf.com.
Write the position title and Ref. No. in the email subject.
Closing date: 27/11/2026 G.C. (14 calendar days from the date of posting).
General Conditions
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Documents submitted will not be returned.
Both qualified expatriate and Guinean candidates are encouraged to apply.
TACON PLC SARL is an equal opportunity employer.
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