Systems Administrator

Recruiter:

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Job Ref:

PE011625/LM

Date posted:

Monday, June 8, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Job Summary
Configure, maintain and administer all systems related technology and infrastructure within our client Enterprise branches and multiple data centres

Key Performance Areas

Plan and set up systems’ infrastructure
Maintain high availability of systems’ infrastructure
Maintain continuous professional development on systems’ administration
Perform general administrative duties
Conduct Extraneous-to-IT Activities

Key Tasks (By KPA for clarity)
Plan and set up systems’ infrastructure

Implement validated patches and updates
Configure web service platforms
Implement VM as per requirements of the business / product
Define and allocate IP addresses
Plan and report on VM host capacity within the company
Diagnose system faults

Maintain high availability of systems’ infrastructure

Identify system evolution improvement requirements
Identify, test and recommend new and/or improved systems and usage
Identify, test and confirm hardware and software compatibilities
Collaborate with Network Administrators on corporate network design
Test and validate software patches and updates
Troubleshoot and resolve systems’ performance and access issues
Maintain robust security compliance (i.e. OS Updates, Anti-Virus updates/warnings)
Create, configure and maintain isolated (ring-fenced) virtual environments
Respond to and rectify system generated warnings, errors and failures
Recover server data from hardware failures
Recover end user data from hardware failures
Maintain physical (hardware) backup servers
Rebuild RAID on replacement storage hardware
Maintain web service platforms
Provide remote support to the IT support team/function

Maintain continuous professional development on systems’ administration

Undertake ongoing research on prevailing and emerging systems’ technologies
Identify, test and recommend potential new/improved systems and technologies

Perform general administrative duties

Check health status of daily server backups and replications
Provide and maintain single sign on security parameters for internal systems
Assign and document server and end user IP addresses
Conduct periodic, scheduled systems checks
Monitor system health indicators
Maintain currency of existing, scheduled systems licences
Document web services’ configurations
Interact and communicate professionally with vendors and managers

Conduct Extraneous-to-IT Activities

Undertake UPS operational/functionality checks per prescribed checklist(s)
Check that OEM UPS suppliers’ maintenance regimes are completed per SLA

Other requirements (Decide what the company means by this)

Undertake cross-functional tasks for, and provide assistance to, Network Administrators
Working at heights and in confined spaces
Direct contact with electric connections
Sharp and jagged finishes to infrastructure and equipment
Occasional night-time driving and working

Physical activities

Able to lift/carry equipment minimum of 20 Kgs.

When the job will be performed

Typically, standard office hours
After hours call outs (including weekends and public holidays)
Scheduled standby and call out shifts.

Where the job will be performed

Benoni
Flora
Stonemill
All the company’s data centres

Essential Qualifications (i.e. Have-to-Have: Deal Breakers)

Matric
A+ Certificate
N+ Certificate
Linux LPIC-1

Desirable Qualifications (Nice-to-Have: Deal Enhancers)

VMWare certification
MCSE

Legal or Statutory Requirements

None

Essential Experience (Have-to-Have: Deal Breakers)

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an IT Support role in a high paced, medium to large corporate environment
Previous/recent experience as a System Administrator in a high paced, medium to large corporate environment
Practical experience with server hardware
Applied experience with Dell and HP software

Desirable Experience (Nice-to-Have: Deal Enhancers)

Practical experience in Network Administration
Practicable experience with Infrastructure, Linux Server, Microsoft Systems
Hands on experience in Windows server 2019-2016, hyper v, Designing and Implementing a Server

Knowledge and Skills (stick to KEY requirements)

Solid familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies
Intense knowledge of internet protocols, services and standards.
Solid understanding of network automation, telemetry, and SDN (Software Defined Networking)
Strong understanding of physical cabling
Practicable knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Exceptional organising skills
Ability to diagnose and resolve product, hardware and performance issues independently
Ability to set up and configure server hardware
Strong scripting skills

Attributes (Keep short and relevant – Max 5)

Attention to detail/accuracy.
Able to work both independently and in a team.
Deadline conscious.
Calm under pressure.
Responsible and accountable.
Self-motivated.
Honest, Hardworking and Humble

Level and Impact of Decision-Making Responsibility

What level of decisions can this person take?

Task                       Work                Job
Department             Business           Division
Company                Enterprise         Group

What will be the impact of any wrong decision take by the Job Holder
What Monthly/Annual Budget is Managed by the Job Holder?

Assets Controlled.

What level and value of ASSETS does this role control?

Span of Control

How many people report DIRECTLY to this role?

POSITION INFO:
Job Summary
Configure, maintain and administer all systems related technology and infrastructure within our client Enterprise branches and multiple data centres

Key Performance Areas

Plan and set up systems’ infrastructure
Maintain high availability of systems’ infrastructure
Maintain continuous professional development on systems’ administration
Perform general administrative duties
Conduct Extraneous-to-IT Activities

Key Tasks (By KPA for clarity)
Plan and set up systems’ infrastructure

Implement validated patches and updates
Configure web service platforms
Implement VM as per requirements of the business / product
Define and allocate IP addresses
Plan and report on VM host capacity within the company
Diagnose system faults

Maintain high availability of systems’ infrastructure

Identify system evolution improvement requirements
Identify, test and recommend new and/or improved systems and usage
Identify, test and confirm hardware and software compatibilities
Collaborate with Network Administrators on corporate network design
Test and validate software patches and updates
Troubleshoot and resolve systems’ performance and access issues
Maintain robust security compliance (i.e. OS Updates, Anti-Virus updates/warnings)
Create, configure and maintain isolated (ring-fenced) virtual environments
Respond to and rectify system generated warnings, errors and failures
Recover server data from hardware failures
Recover end user data from hardware failures
Maintain physical (hardware) backup servers
Rebuild RAID on replacement storage hardware
Maintain web service platforms
Provide remote support to the IT support team/function

Maintain continuous professional development on systems’ administration

Undertake ongoing research on prevailing and emerging systems’ technologies
Identify, test and recommend potential new/improved systems and technologies

Perform general administrative duties

Check health status of daily server backups and replications
Provide and maintain single sign on security parameters for internal systems
Assign and document server and end user IP addresses
Conduct periodic, scheduled systems checks
Monitor system health indicators
Maintain currency of existing, scheduled systems licences
Document web services’ configurations
Interact and communicate professionally with vendors and managers

Conduct Extraneous-to-IT Activities

Undertake UPS operational/functionality checks per prescribed checklist(s)
Check that OEM UPS suppliers’ maintenance regimes are completed per SLA

Other requirements (Decide what the company means by this)

Undertake cross-functional tasks for, and provide assistance to, Network Administrators
Working at heights and in confined spaces
Direct contact with electric connections
Sharp and jagged finishes to infrastructure and equipment
Occasional night-time driving and working

Physical activities

Able to lift/carry equipment minimum of 20 Kgs.

When the job will be performed

Typically, standard office hours
After hours call outs (including weekends and public holidays)
Scheduled standby and call out shifts.

Where the job will be performed

Benoni
Flora
Stonemill
All the company’s data centres

Essential Qualifications (i.e. Have-to-Have: Deal Breakers)

Matric
A+ Certificate
N+ Certificate
Linux LPIC-1

Desirable Qualifications (Nice-to-Have: Deal Enhancers)

VMWare certification
MCSE

Legal or Statutory Requirements

None

Essential Experience (Have-to-Have: Deal Breakers)

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an IT Support role in a high paced, medium to large corporate environment
Previous/recent experience as a System Administrator in a high paced, medium to large corporate environment
Practical experience with server hardware
Applied experience with Dell and HP software

Desirable Experience (Nice-to-Have: Deal Enhancers)

Practical experience in Network Administration
Practicable experience with Infrastructure, Linux Server, Microsoft Systems
Hands on experience in Windows server 2019-2016, hyper v, Designing and Implementing a Server

Knowledge and Skills (stick to KEY requirements)

Solid familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies
Intense knowledge of internet protocols, services and standards.
Solid understanding of network automation, telemetry, and SDN (Software Defined Networking)
Strong understanding of physical cabling
Practicable knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Exceptional organising skills
Ability to diagnose and resolve product, hardware and performance issues independently
Ability to set up and configure server hardware
Strong scripting skills

Attributes (Keep short and relevant – Max 5)

Attention to detail/accuracy.
Able to work both independently and in a team.
Deadline conscious.
Calm under pressure.
Responsible and accountable.
Self-motivated.
Honest, Hardworking and Humble

Level and Impact of Decision-Making Responsibility

What level of decisions can this person take?

Task                       Work                Job
Department             Business           Division
Company                Enterprise         Group

What will be the impact of any wrong decision take by the Job Holder
What Monthly/Annual Budget is Managed by the Job Holder?

Assets Controlled.

What level and value of ASSETS does this role control?

Span of Control

How many people report DIRECTLY to this role?

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