286 System Engineer jobs in South Africa

• Management and administration of all IT infrastructure and systems.
• Ensure that all operations and new initiative operate in accordance with best practice standards related to installing, testing, optimising, repairing, upgrading and maintaining those systems.
• Management of servers and applications including Microsoft and Linux based systems.
• Management of LAN devices including switches and firewalls
• Management of WAN links and WAN partners where the monitoring of link usage and WAN optimisation will be required.
• Frequent update on ongoing management of IT governance and compliance.

• 3-5 years' experience
• MCP, MCSE, MCITP, A+, N+, CCNA or ITIL certificate

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises, and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa.

The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

The CSIR has a vacancy for a Principal Systems Engineer in the Command, Control and Integrated Systems within the Defence and Security cluster.

The incumbent will be responsible for designing enterprise and technical systems that will secure infrastructure and the enterprise against physical security threats, with innovation as threats evolve.

The position is based in Pretoria and reports to the Research Group Leader. For more information about the Impact Area and Cluster, please visit the CSIR website.

1. Perform risk assessments (threats, hazards, vulnerabilities);
2. Facilitate elicitation of requirements and communicate results;
3. Develop operational concepts addressing security risks;
4. Provide policy inputs;
5. Design system architectures to realize operational concepts;
6. Oversee system implementation;
7. Validate implemented systems;
8. Mentor internal teams/individuals on security design;
9. Author technical security documents and papers.

• Bachelor of Engineering in industrial, electronics, computer, or mechanical engineering with at least 15 years of engineering experience, including 10 years in systems engineering;
• Masters degree in relevant engineering fields is advantageous;
• Security qualifications/accreditations are advantageous;
• Experience with Model-based systems engineering tools like CORE or Genesys, and security technologies;
• Risk assessment experience;
• Strong systems thinking skills and knowledge of systems engineering;
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Ability to manage self, others, time, and finances;
• Basic research abilities;
• Proficiency in MS Office;

South African citizenship and security clearance are required.

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement;
• Learning and development opportunities;
• Competitive remuneration packages including pension, insurance, and medical scheme;
• Recognition through CSIR Excellence Awards.

Closing date: 13 July. Feedback will be provided only to shortlisted candidates.

For more information, contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre or email us.

• CSIR is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity.

By applying, candidates consent to verification of educational and employment history, and may be subject to credit and criminal background checks.

The CSIR reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement or not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not found.

Our client, a leader in the Leisure Hospitality industry, is seeking a highly experienced IT Systems Engineer to join their team based at the head office in Johannesburg.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (NQF 4)
• IT-related qualification (A+, N+, MCSE, CCNA, IT diploma/degree)
• Numeracy skills (NQF 4)
• Good computer literacy (MS Office)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an IT environment and at least 1 year in 2nd or 3rd level IT support

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Manage system availability and server capacity efficiently
2. Ensure incidents are managed and resolved promptly
3. Plan and implement system changes, including documentation and skills transfer
4. Oversee all aspects of daily IT operations
5. Supervise and develop the performance of systems support operators
6. Conduct and facilitate internal audits in compliance with external audit rules
7. Perform all functions of project management
8. Ensure compliance with gaming board requirements, codes of conduct, policies, and procedures
9. Work as part of a team or individually to deliver high-quality standards consistently and accurately

• Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in the company's culture-building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth
• Understand and embrace the company's vision and values, leading by example. Identify opportunities to improve or enhance processes, adding value to the company
• Ensure adherence to documented procedures by auditing service delivery functions. Ensure the correct and effective use of system hardware and software
• Resolve issues by inspecting malfunctioning computer hardware, software, and / or components - analysing the cause, and planning repair procedures
• Recommend solutions through the investigation of service problems
• Support the business process needs by performing and consulting on a variety of technical tasks in the diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and installation of computers and / or related equipment
• Ensure documentation for the relevant systems software product and operational documents is prepared and maintained
• Approve and recommend actions to be taken and identify those which merit action. Adhere to organisational processes by ensuring standards are implemented and correctly applied when designs are reviewed or designed
• Enable decision making and technical reviews
• Provide sustainable solutions per incident by conducting root cause and trend analysis
• Ensure knowledge management, continuity, and team success through constructive participation in a diverse team and by sharing knowledge with the team
• Maintain a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and or systems across domains. Meet the organisation's problem management needs through liaising with suitable vendors
• Build sound professional relationships
• Ensure understanding of client needs
• Ensure accurate reporting to stakeholders
• Provide advice to junior staff by participating in peer reviews and providing technical mentoring. Enable recommendations and planning for the tuning of system hardware and software. Monitor system efficiency against published SLAs
• Recover cost by ensuring times are captured correctly and against the correct project
• Ensure end-to-end project delivery

Skills and Experience :

• An experienced VMware ESXi Host Engineer Specialist with at least 10 Years of Experience
• Preferably with DELL and HP Hardware experience

R 60,000.00 - 80,000.00 (South African Rand)

We are looking for a talented and motivated Middleweight Business Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will focus on providing support for CRM systems and Fusion Middleware technologies, ensuring the seamless integration and functionality of our business applications. You will play a critical role in optimizing business processes and improving operational efficiency through effective system management and support.

• Support and maintain CRM systems and applications, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Provide technical support for Oracle WebLogic, Oracle Fusion Middleware, and Oracle WebCenter Content Management.
• Manage and configure IBM WebSphere Portal, IBM MQ, and IBM LDAP to support business operations and user authentication.
• Implement and maintain Kafka for real-time data integration and streaming between business systems.
• Utilize ElasticSearch, LogStash, and Kibana for log management, performance monitoring, and data visualization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement enhancements to business systems.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, including system architecture, process flows, and user manuals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of best practices for system integration and management.
• Participate in project planning, ensuring timely delivery of projects and adherence to specifications.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6 years of experience as a Business Systems Engineer or similar role.
• Strong experience with CRM systems and their integration with middleware technologies.
• Proficiency in Oracle WebLogic, Oracle Fusion Middleware, and Oracle WebCenter Content Management.
• Familiarity with IBM WebSphere Portal, IBM MQ, and IBM LDAP.
• Experience with Kafka for data streaming and integration.
• Knowledge of ElasticSearch, LogStash, and Kibana for monitoring and log management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Relevant certifications in Oracle, IBM, or related technologies.
• Experience with agile methodologies and project management.
• Familiarity with data modeling and database design concepts.

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Key Performance Areas :

• Ensure high availability of IT services.
• Analyse system (including servers and LAN and WAN) performance and perform system troubleshooting.
• Provide system solutions and optimise system performance.
• Ensure that the IT infrastructure is secure and vulnerabilities are managed.
• Maintain IT Infrastructure.
• Provide 3rd line support in order to find long term solutions to problems.
• Ensure that new system implementation projects are completed according to requirements.
• Ensure that a system disaster recovery plan is in place.
• Ensure that all system details are communicated to relevant parties.
• Document all systems configurations and to generate investigation reports.
• Any other job related duties as required from time to time.

Preferred Requirements :

• Grade 12.
• MCITP and MCSE qualifications.
• 3 Years’ experience with full exposure to IT systems and multi-site networks in the capacity of a Systems Engineer.
• 5 Years’ experience as an IT Support Technician with exposure to various IT systems and multi-site networks.

Experience in working with the following :

• Microsoft Server 2012, 2016, 2019 and 2022 active directory and group policies, as well as various other roles and features.
• Microsoft SQL 2012, 2016, 2019.
• Microsoft System Centre, including Data Protection Manager.
• Knowledge of general server and networking technology, including server virtualisation, active directory, group policies, email, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, WSUS, IIS, DNS, DHCP, file and printer sharing and remote desktop services.
• Knowledge of server and PC hardware maintenance, including cluster servers, networking and storage as required by Hyper-V.
• Knowledge of IP networking technology and protocols, including TCP / IP, HTTP / S, FTP, SMTP, DNS, DHCP and routing.
• Knowledge of business continuity / disaster recovery including backup systems and recovery processes.
• Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in the company's culture-building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth.
• Understand and embrace the company's vision and values, leading by example.
• Identify opportunities to improve or enhance processes, adding value to the company.
• Ensure adherence to documented procedures by auditing service delivery functions.
• Ensure the correct and effective use of system hardware and software.
• Resolve issues by inspecting malfunctioning computer hardware, software, and components — analyzing the cause and planning repair procedures.
• Recommend solutions through investigation of service problems.
• Support business process needs by performing and consulting on technical tasks in diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and installation of computers and related equipment.
• Ensure documentation for systems software and operational documents is maintained.
• Approve and recommend actions, identifying those which merit action.
• Adhere to organizational processes by ensuring standards are implemented and correctly applied during design reviews.
• Enable decision-making and technical reviews.
• Ensure contingency during disaster recovery (DR).
• Provide sustainable solutions per incident by conducting root cause and trend analysis.
• Participate in knowledge management, ensuring team success through sharing knowledge.
• Maintain broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and systems.
• Meet the organization's problem management needs through liaising with vendors.
• Build professional relationships and understand client needs.
• Ensure accurate reporting to stakeholders.
• Provide technical mentoring to junior staff.
• Recommend and plan for tuning of system hardware and software.
• Monitor system efficiency against SLAs.
• Ensure cost recovery by accurate time tracking.
• Ensure end-to-end project delivery.

Skills and Experience:

• An experienced VMware ESXi Host Engineer Specialist with at least 10 years of experience.
• Preferably with DELL and HP hardware experience.

1. Manage system availability and server capacity efficiently
2. Ensure incidents are managed and resolved promptly
3. Plan and implement system changes, including documentation and skills transfer
4. Oversee all aspects of daily IT operation
5. Supervise & develop performance of systems support operators
6. Conduct and facilitate internal audits in compliance with external audit rules
7. Perform all functions of project management
8. Ensure compliance with gaming board requirements and codes of conduct, policies, and procedures
9. Work as part of a team or individually to deliver high-quality standards consistently and accurately

1. Matric (NQF 4)
2. IT related qualification (A+, N+, MCSE, CCNA, IT diploma / degree)
3. Verbal and written English skills (NQF 4)
4. Numeracy skills (NQF 4)
5. Good computer literacy (MS Office)
6. At least two to three years experience in an IT environment and one year experience in 2nd or 3rd level IT

Our Client is looking for a Service, Networking & Connectivity Engineer with strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to infrastructure management. You’ll play a critical role in monitoring and maintaining our IT systems, ensuring high availability and security across our environment. This position is to be based onsite in Hammersdale (Cato Ridge) .

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage all IT infrastructure using tools like PRTG and N-Central in accordance with SOPs.
• Perform proactive infrastructure maintenance, including servers and switches .
• Provide after-hours and occasional weekend support for infrastructure emergencies and maintenance.
• Administer Office 365 Tenant , Azure , and SharePoint Online .
• Conduct regular backup monitoring and testing in line with RPO/RTO expectations.
• Evaluate and improve current systems; provide recommendations for enhancements.
• Configure and troubleshoot FortiGate firewalls and switch VLANs .
• Support and configure controller-based and controllerless WiFi APs .
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to the IT knowledge base.
• Provide 2nd line support across systems and networks.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) / Grade 12 .
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field and/or relevant industry certifications (MCSE, MCITP, Azure Administrator, etc.).
• 3-5 years of experience in a mid-senior Systems Engineer or similar role.
• Solid experience with Windows Server environments (2012–2019) , including DNS, AD, AADS .
• Experience in MS Tenant Administration (Azure AD, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online).
• Basic knowledge of networking , FortiGate firewalls , and Wi-Fi technologies .
• Understanding of cybersecurity practices and related monitoring/evaluation.

Inherent Requirements:

• Willingness to work extended hours, be on standby , and perform nighttime/weekend maintenance .
• Ability to stand, walk, or lift equipment (PCs/servers) as needed.
• Comfortable working in cold environments (e.g., server rooms).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transport .