155 Systems Administrator jobs in South Africa

Job Overview We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual to take ownership of their role in maintaining, upgrading, and managing a diverse and growing infrastructure environment. You will be asked to explore, evaluate, and implement new software tools and technologies to help automate and simplify processes in order to achieve strategic goals. Some of the key technologies you will be working with and will need to provide guidance on are: Windows Servers, Linux Servers (Multiple flavours), VMware, Ansible, Kubernetes, Azure, and AWS. What You Will Do Installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of server software and hardware. User/group management. Troubleshoot and resolve issues and outages. Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline deployment and configuration processes. Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth code deployments. Maintain documentation of implemented systems and processes. Infrastructure level escalation point for technical support. Ongoing training of support staff on new technologies and processes. Test and implement new software tools and technology. Requirements Proven experience as a Systems Administrator or Dev Ops Engineer. 3-5 Years Proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes). Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl or other languages). Knowledge of automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Terraform). VMware knowledge and experience. Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management. Knowledge of system security and data backup/recovery. Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude. Excellent communication skills. Package & Remuneration 60-80 K PM #J-18808-Ljbffr

Reference: DUR -JG-1

An exciting opportunity for a Senior System Administrator to join a fleet management solutions company. The ideal candidate will need to be comfortable with traveling to the office daily.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage the company’s corporate and commercial network (active directory)
• Monitor and manage the company’s servers and services against agreed SLA (99.98% uptime)
• Monitor and manage the company’s databases (drop partitions, check stored procedures/check max connections/long running queries/loading etc.)
• Monitor and manage the company’s network security in compliance with EU’s GDPR directive and any related ISO specifications (annual audits/pen tests/patches)
• Architect any new requirements to fulfil the company’s objectives
• Manage all ITC related assets to ensure high availability
• Interface with key suppliers
• Oversight and design of monthly executive reports (BI reports)

Requirements:

• 10 years’ experience
• Must have CCNA accreditation
• Strong networking/firewall/security knowledge
• Strong Linux and Windows server knowledge
• Virtual machine environment experience (Docker/Proxmox setup/installation and management knowledge)
• Strong DB administration knowledge for MySQL
• Strong network and DB security understanding
• Fortigate firewall experience an advantage
• After hours support available
• Live in the upper highway area and must have own reliable transport
• Self-motivated and takes initiative
• Strategic thinker and strong in observability culture
• Interface with all levels of employees within the company’s group as well as strategic suppliers

Package & Remuneration

R 55000 - R 65000 - Monthly

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Job Reference: CPT -JB-1

Do you want to work for one of the largest mobile asset Internet of Things (IoT) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers in the world?

My client is looking for a System Administrator who is ambitious and not afraid to get their hands dirty!

Are you a Jack of all Trades? Then this role is for you.

Minimum Requirements

• 4+ years System admin experience
• System support – multiple and bespoke
• Linux and Windows
• Applications and testing
• Strong database knowledge
• Basic Security experience
• Cloud experience
• Networking is NB
• SA Citizen

Duties & Responsibilities

As a System Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security.

Package & Remuneration

R 45000 - R 65000 Monthly plus Medical Aid and Pension.

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JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for planning, developing, installation, configuration and maintenance of corporate hardware, software and any related infrastructure. This includes the creation of all plans for ensuring functionality, data consistency, security and usability of systems aligned with the organization’s priorities and enabling Company employees to do their work effectively. The System Administrator is responsible for diagnosing and resolving performance issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability. He or she will also be accountable for planning updates and maintenance of hardware and software resources to mitigate limitations and combat obsolescence. Tracking external support tickets and driving to completion of internal support tickets. Reporting system uptime, hours used in fixing or restoring services. Keeping abreast of the required annual renewal of system licenses. After hours support of production related systems including network connections/tunnels to 3rd party providers/customers is also essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

User Support

Provide advice and assistance to users to resolve basic queries and ensure the business understands the applications/website capabilities well.

Information and Business Advice
Resolve complex queries from internal customers or suppliers by providing information and support where required. Helping build workflows and managing ways of working content within the various platforms. Taking day to day ownership of the systems you administer is a critical requirement needed.

Operational Compliance
Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure own work adheres to those standards and brings his/her experience to enhance or improve new or existing processes within the systems he/she manages. Obtain authorization from a manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.

Faults Diagnosis and Correction
Provide fault isolation and resolution to limit and address issues promptly.

Solutions Analysis
Find the most effective ways to respond to routine technical enquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.

Testing IT Performance
Perform routine website/applications software tests and respond to user emails and support tickets raised to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance or system issues. Working together with the infrastructure team to improve system uptime.

Technical Database Support
Monitor and report any issues experienced on the front-end or Linux or SQL databases. Help resolve any issues together with the infrastructure team.

Administration

Monitor, maintain, improve and upgrade software versions of the various systems when required within QA and Production environments. Making sure both environments are kept in sync at all times. Follow proper QA processes, before making changes to production environments.

System Dashboards and Reporting
The System Administrator role will be required to build system reporting dashboards to present monthly reports to various stakeholders in terms of system enhancements, issues encountered and monthly support requirements and statistics.

Personal Capability Building
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Ensures Accountability
• Methodical approach to work.
• Attention to detail.
• Logical approach to solving problems.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English.
• High levels of energy and drive.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Great team-player.
• Pro-active / forward-thinking mentality.
• Organizational Savvy.
• Tech Savvy.
• Analytical thinking.

SKILLS

IT Support

Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on monitoring, diagnosing and fixing technological problems. This includes but is not limited to the following areas of expertise:

• Physical and technical access management
• Storage network configuration and management
• Cloud estate management
• Network security or virtual private network VPN management
• Transaction security and virus protection management
• Backup and archive management
• Apache Tomcat management
• Unix / Linux server management
• Microsoft Windows Server / active directory management
• Office 365 management
• Software defined network storage management
• VMware vSphere virtualized system management
• WAN / MPLS / IPSec Network support
• Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VLAN, Trunking) support
• WAF / Loadbalancer management

IT Testing
Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on ensuring that IT applications meet required specifications by designing, executing and reporting on tests of systems and services.

Assessment
Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations.

Verbal Communication
Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.

Computer Skills
Supports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance for the Atlassian JIRA and Confluence and Office365 applications. The desktop content application training will be provided to the system administrator by the company’s application provider. Has Linux and SQL database knowledge for first line support of corporate applications.

Action Planning
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.

Data Collection and Analysis
Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.

Provides Technical Support
Works with full competence to employ customer-oriented behaviors that help engineers connect with their customers in productive and efficient ways, creating positive, defining moments. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Communicates confidently during service interaction; Sets appropriate expectations; Provides relevant product/service updates.

Troubleshoots Technical Issues
Works with full competence to employ a systematic process for solving technical issues by identifying the problem and selecting an appropriate solution. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Verifies the problem; Defines the problem; Isolates the problem; Identifies the cause of problems; Justifies a solution; Resolves the problem.

Compliance
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.

Customer-Focused Approach
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to orient the seller’s organization around delivering to the key needs of their customers.

In-Depth Questioning
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to explore the depth and breadth of a problem, draw out the implications of not changing, and help clients self-discover and articulate the value of a solution.

IT Data Management
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to manage information throughout its lifecycle by designing and executing appropriate architectures, policies and practices.

Policy and Regulation
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to interpret and apply knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise.

Questions Strategically
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to uncover clients’ explicit needs and/or unforeseen opportunities and challenges.

Review and Reporting
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to review and create relevant, lucid and effective reports.

EDUCATION

• Matric
• A+ / N+ and MCSE / MCSA or similar technical qualification in Information Technology

WORK EXPERIENCE

General Experience

• At least 2 years work experience in related IT environment is a requirement.
• VMWare certification would be an advantage.
• At least 2 years working experience with AWS related services.
• Certifications would be an advantage.
• At least 2 years’ experience in managing Azure / M365 tenants.
• At least 5 years’ experience in managing Active Directory and Windows Server environments.

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Overview

Join to apply for the Systems Administrator role at FNB South Africa .

Welcome to FNB. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people who make it happen. Join our talented team where experts come together to ignite effective change.

Responsibilities

• Installation and setup of workstations and servers for mainstream manufacturers (IBM, HP, Dell)


• Daily capacity and health checks; software maintenance and customization; Active Directory management, DNS, DHCP, WINS


• Create batch schedules


• Create change orders; code basic JCL; code basic automation


• Support batch FTP and the creation of FTP-encrypted data by Development


• Analyze and adjust batch schedules on request


• Control illegal intrusions from non-permissible entities outside the corporate network


• Manage group corporate server infrastructure


• Advise on security prevention enhancements


• Maintain backup systems according to baseline standards to ensure business continuity; monitor server and network hardware that may cause downtime


• Ensure first-time resolution of customer queries or complaints and own requirements; follow up on queries handed over to other parties or areas to ensure delivery on agreed timelines and SLAs


• Meet set turnaround times while ensuring availability, reliability and accuracy


• Propose improvements to internal processes that impact service levels and customer satisfaction


• Ensure product knowledge is up to date and provide technically accurate guidance


• Establish relationships with relevant individuals and departments to deliver on work expectations


• Adhere to applicable SLAs and governance standards; escalate issues as needed


• Identify and escalate risk as part of daily work


• Produce high-quality work by adhering to predefined standards and procedures in line with compliance and governance


• Work with enhanced processes to maintain operational efficiencies


• Deliver work accurately to ensure consistent results


• Draw on knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that improve service delivery and quality


• Adhere to quality standards, turnaround times and company policies and procedures


• Complete relevant administration, reporting and updating of information accurately and on time


• Create your own personal development plan and review it with your team leader or manager


• Keep abreast of learning opportunities, changing products and trends


• Contribute to teamwork and inclusivity by working together to achieve team goals

Dare to imagine the change with us if you are:

• An adaptable problem solver who thrives on change


• A disruptor in your IT field


• An initiative taker who identifies opportunities and improves


• Known for your delivery track record


• Seeking a career that makes a meaningful contribution to others

We’ll Make a Good Match If You’re

• Curious — driven by a desire to know more and learn more


• Obsessed with mastery — you know what it takes to become excellent at what you do and continuously strive to improve


• Courageous — willing to think and act differently and take ownership


• A team player — you believe in the power of teams and build strong networks


• Emotionally intelligent — you connect with people, regardless of technical or specialist role

You’ll Benefit From Our Changeable Benefits

• Inspiring work environment


• Challenging work that helps you grow


• Space to make a difference


• Opportunities to innovate


• Focus on health and wellbeing (onsite wellness centre, gym and crèche at our main campus; financial fitness programs)


• Resources to support your professional development


• Generous leave policy


• Preferential employee banking rates


• Encouragement to learn and develop, solo or with others, in person or online


• Immersive, collaborative, energetic workspace where innovation is in our DNA

Are you interested to take the step? Apply now!

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the date below; kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated: 06/09/25

Employment Equity and Disability Disclosure

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose to other parties.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Banking

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POSITION INFO:

Goede Hoop Citrus (Pty) Ltd. situated in Citrusdal, currently has a vacancy for a

Recruiter:

Joubert and Associates

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Date posted:

Friday, July 4, 2025

Location:

Citrusdal, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Goede Hoop Citrus (Pty) Ltd. situated in Citrusdal, currently has a vacancy for a Systems Administrator to ensure the effective functioning, maintenance and installation of the IT systems and software, and to provide IT support to staff members. The incumbent will report to the IT Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide IT support to all staff members
• Ensure sufficient IT security (e.g. firewall maintenance etc.)
• Database administration, scripting and maintenance
• Paltrack / Freshcloud / CMS / Frameworks administration
• Development, improvement, maintenance and assisting with enquiries regarding PowerApps and PowerBI
• Monitor cameras and signals
• Integration, balances and checks
• IT purchases in conjunction with IT Manager
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (certificate / diploma) in databases / system administration / IT Support
• Excellent practical knowledge and experience with IT systems, networks, hardware, and software
• Previous experience with MS SQL Systems
• Previous experience in the Agricultural Industry will be advantageous
• Good communication skills (Afrikaans and English)
• Ability to do thorough and systematic planning and problem solving
• Drivers licence & own transport will strengthen the application
  
  
  
  

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• Seniority level Entry level

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• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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JOB PURPOSE This role is responsible for planning, developing, installation, configuration and maintenance of corporate hardware, software and any related infrastructure. This includes the creation of all plans for ensuring functionality, data consistency, security and usability of systems aligned with the organization’s priorities and enabling Company employees to do their work effectively. The System Administrator is responsible for diagnosing and resolving performance issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability. He or she will also be accountable for planning updates and maintenance of hardware and software resources to mitigate limitations and combat obsolescence. Tracking external support tickets and driving to completion of internal support tickets. Reporting system uptime, hours used in fixing or restoring services. Keeping abreast of the required annual renewal of system licenses. After hours support of production related systems including network connections/tunnels to 3rd party providers/customers is also essential. RESPONSIBILITIES User Support Provide advice and assistance to users to resolve basic queries and ensure the business understands the applications/website capabilities well. Information and Business Advice Resolve complex queries from internal customers or suppliers by providing information and support where required. Helping build workflows and managing ways of working content within the various platforms. Taking day to day ownership of the systems you administer is a critical requirement needed. Operational Compliance Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure own work adheres to those standards and brings his/her experience to enhance or improve new or existing processes within the systems he/she manages. Obtain authorization from a manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure. Faults Diagnosis and Correction Provide fault isolation and resolution to limit and address issues promptly. Solutions Analysis Find the most effective ways to respond to routine technical enquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents. Testing IT Performance Perform routine website/applications software tests and respond to user emails and support tickets raised to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance or system issues. Working together with the infrastructure team to improve system uptime. Technical Database Support Monitor and report any issues experienced on the front-end or Linux or SQL databases. Help resolve any issues together with the infrastructure team. Administration Monitor, maintain, improve and upgrade software versions of the various systems when required within QA and Production environments. Making sure both environments are kept in sync at all times. Follow proper QA processes, before making changes to production environments. System Dashboards and Reporting The System Administrator role will be required to build system reporting dashboards to present monthly reports to various stakeholders in terms of system enhancements, issues encountered and monthly support requirements and statistics. Personal Capability Building Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Ensures Accountability Methodical approach to work. Attention to detail. Logical approach to solving problems. Excellent written and verbal skills in English. High levels of energy and drive. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner. Great team-player. Pro-active / forward-thinking mentality. Organizational Savvy. Tech Savvy. Analytical thinking. SKILLS IT Support Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on monitoring, diagnosing and fixing technological problems. This includes but is not limited to the following areas of expertise: Physical and technical access management Storage network configuration and management Cloud estate management Network security or virtual private network VPN management Transaction security and virus protection management Backup and archive management Apache Tomcat management Unix / Linux server management Microsoft Windows Server / active directory management Office 365 management Software defined network storage management VMware v Sphere virtualized system management WAN / MPLS / IPSec Network support Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VLAN, Trunking) support WAF / Loadbalancer management IT Testing Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on ensuring that IT applications meet required specifications by designing, executing and reporting on tests of systems and services. Assessment Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations. Verbal Communication Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies. Computer Skills Supports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance for the Atlassian JIRA and Confluence and Office365 applications. The desktop content application training will be provided to the system administrator by the company’s application provider. Has Linux and SQL database knowledge for first line support of corporate applications. Action Planning Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements. Data Collection and Analysis Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making. Provides Technical Support Works with full competence to employ customer-oriented behaviors that help engineers connect with their customers in productive and efficient ways, creating positive, defining moments. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Communicates confidently during service interaction; Sets appropriate expectations; Provides relevant product/service updates. Troubleshoots Technical Issues Works with full competence to employ a systematic process for solving technical issues by identifying the problem and selecting an appropriate solution. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Verifies the problem; Defines the problem; Isolates the problem; Identifies the cause of problems; Justifies a solution; Resolves the problem. Compliance Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations. Customer-Focused Approach Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to orient the seller’s organization around delivering to the key needs of their customers. In-Depth Questioning Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to explore the depth and breadth of a problem, draw out the implications of not changing, and help clients self-discover and articulate the value of a solution. IT Data Management Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to manage information throughout its lifecycle by designing and executing appropriate architectures, policies and practices. Policy and Regulation Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to interpret and apply knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise. Questions Strategically Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to uncover clients’ explicit needs and/or unforeseen opportunities and challenges. Review and Reporting Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to review and create relevant, lucid and effective reports. EDUCATION Matric A+ / N+ and MCSE / MCSA or similar technical qualification in Information Technology WORK EXPERIENCE General Experience At least 2 years work experience in related IT environment is a requirement. VMWare certification would be an advantage. At least 2 years working experience with AWS related services. Certifications would be an advantage. At least 2 years’ experience in managing Azure / M365 tenants. At least 5 years’ experience in managing Active Directory and Windows Server environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Reference: CPT -JB-1 Do you want to work for one of the largest mobile asset Internet of Things (Io T) Software-as-a-Service (Saa S) providers in the world?My client is looking for a System Administrator who is ambitious and not afraid to get their hands dirty!Are you a Jack of all Trades? Then this role is for you. Minimum Requirements 4+ years System admin experience System support – multiple and bespoke Linux and Windows Applications and testing Strong database knowledge Basic Security experience Cloud experience Networking is NB SA Citizen Duties & Responsibilities As a System Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. Package & Remuneration R 45000 - R 65000 Monthly plus Medical Aid and Pension. #J-18808-Ljbffr

JOB PURPOSE This role is responsible for planning, developing, installation, configuration and maintenance of corporate hardware, software and any related infrastructure. This includes the creation of all plans for ensuring functionality, data consistency, security and usability of systems aligned with the organization’s priorities and enabling Company employees to do their work effectively. The System Administrator is responsible for diagnosing and resolving performance issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability. He or she will also be accountable for planning updates and maintenance of hardware and software resources to mitigate limitations and combat obsolescence. Tracking external support tickets and driving to completion of internal support tickets. Reporting system uptime, hours used in fixing or restoring services. Keeping abreast of the required annual renewal of system licenses. After hours support of production related systems including network connections/tunnels to 3rd party providers/customers is also essential. RESPONSIBILITIES User Support Provide advice and assistance to users to resolve basic queries and ensure the business understands the applications/website capabilities well. Information and Business Advice Resolve complex queries from internal customers or suppliers by providing information and support where required. Helping build workflows and managing ways of working content within the various platforms. Taking day to day ownership of the systems you administer is a critical requirement needed. Operational Compliance Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure own work adheres to those standards and brings his/her experience to enhance or improve new or existing processes within the systems he/she manages. Obtain authorization from a manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure. Faults Diagnosis and Correction Provide fault isolation and resolution to limit and address issues promptly. Solutions Analysis Find the most effective ways to respond to routine technical enquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents. Testing IT Performance Perform routine website/applications software tests and respond to user emails and support tickets raised to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance or system issues. Working together with the infrastructure team to improve system uptime. Technical Database Support Monitor and report any issues experienced on the front-end or Linux or SQL databases. Help resolve any issues together with the infrastructure team. Administration Monitor, maintain, improve and upgrade software versions of the various systems when required within QA and Production environments. Making sure both environments are kept in sync at all times. Follow proper QA processes, before making changes to production environments. System Dashboards and Reporting The System Administrator role will be required to build system reporting dashboards to present monthly reports to various stakeholders in terms of system enhancements, issues encountered and monthly support requirements and statistics. Personal Capability Building Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Ensures Accountability Methodical approach to work. Attention to detail. Logical approach to solving problems. Excellent written and verbal skills in English. High levels of energy and drive. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner. Great team-player. Pro-active / forward-thinking mentality. Organizational Savvy. Tech Savvy. Analytical thinking. SKILLS IT Support Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on monitoring, diagnosing and fixing technological problems. This includes but is not limited to the following areas of expertise: Physical and technical access management Storage network configuration and management Cloud estate management Network security or virtual private network VPN management Transaction security and virus protection management Backup and archive management Apache Tomcat management Unix / Linux server management Microsoft Windows Server / active directory management Office 365 management Software defined network storage management VMware v Sphere virtualized system management WAN / MPLS / IPSec Network support Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VLAN, Trunking) support WAF / Loadbalancer management IT Testing Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on ensuring that IT applications meet required specifications by designing, executing and reporting on tests of systems and services. Assessment Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations. Verbal Communication Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies. Computer Skills Supports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance for the Atlassian JIRA and Confluence and Office365 applications. The desktop content application training will be provided to the system administrator by the company’s application provider. Has Linux and SQL database knowledge for first line support of corporate applications. Action Planning Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements. Data Collection and Analysis Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making. Provides Technical Support Works with full competence to employ customer-oriented behaviors that help engineers connect with their customers in productive and efficient ways, creating positive, defining moments. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Communicates confidently during service interaction; Sets appropriate expectations; Provides relevant product/service updates. Troubleshoots Technical Issues Works with full competence to employ a systematic process for solving technical issues by identifying the problem and selecting an appropriate solution. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Verifies the problem; Defines the problem; Isolates the problem; Identifies the cause of problems; Justifies a solution; Resolves the problem. Compliance Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations. Customer-Focused Approach Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to orient the seller’s organization around delivering to the key needs of their customers. In-Depth Questioning Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to explore the depth and breadth of a problem, draw out the implications of not changing, and help clients self-discover and articulate the value of a solution. IT Data Management Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to manage information throughout its lifecycle by designing and executing appropriate architectures, policies and practices. Policy and Regulation Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to interpret and apply knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise. Questions Strategically Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to uncover clients’ explicit needs and/or unforeseen opportunities and challenges. Review and Reporting Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to review and create relevant, lucid and effective reports. EDUCATION Matric A+ / N+ and MCSE / MCSA or similar technical qualification in Information Technology WORK EXPERIENCE General Experience At least 2 years work experience in related IT environment is a requirement. VMWare certification would be an advantage. At least 2 years working experience with AWS related services. Certifications would be an advantage. At least 2 years’ experience in managing Azure / M365 tenants. At least 5 years’ experience in managing Active Directory and Windows Server environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr