Data Center Technician - South Africa - Midrand - On-site

RM Staffing B.V.; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 193,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

RM Staffing B.V. seeks an experienced Data Center Technician for on-site freelance work in Midrand, South Africa. The role focuses on hardware installations, migrations, and routine data center tasks to support mission-critical infrastructure.

Engagement is contract/freelance with flexible scheduling; candidates will perform cabling, server racking, and cross-connect work while coordinating with remote NOC and client teams. Prior data center experience is preferred for this on-site opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling
• Perform cross-connects and patch panel work
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams

Skills

Hardware installation

Structured cabling

Server racking

Troubleshooting

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Midrand, South Africa. This is an on-site position supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.

Compensation

R140-195/hr (ZAR hourly)

Rates vary based on experience level and project complexity. Emergency and after-hours work may qualify for premium rates.

Engagement Type

Contract/Freelance basis

Flexible scheduling available

Project-based or ongoing support

Remote hands and smart hands services

Key Responsibilities

Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations

Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)

Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling

Perform cross-connects and patch panel work

Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues

Document all work with photos and detailed notes

Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams