Data Centre Shift Technician — Uptime Specialist

Teraco – A Digital Realty Company; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre provider in South Africa is looking for a professional to manage operations at their facility. The role includes overseeing compliance with service level agreements, managing critical systems, and performing maintenance. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in data centres, technical abilities, and strong communication skills. This permanent position offers a market-related salary and a chance to work in a dynamic environment supporting critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant data centre experience preferable.
• Good knowledge on Data Centre environments and critical infrastructure systems preferable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective operation of the Data Centre facility.
• Perform after-hours support for Data Centre technicians.
• Management of data centre infrastructure for optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Conduct maintenance to meet customer SLAs.

Skills

Good technical abilities

Effective communication skills

Proactive problem solver

Ability to work independently

Self-motivated

Good Microsoft Office skills

Education

Electrical qualification

Job description

A leading data centre provider in South Africa is looking for a professional to manage operations at their facility. The role includes overseeing compliance with service level agreements, managing critical systems, and performing maintenance. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in data centres, technical abilities, and strong communication skills. This permanent position offers a market-related salary and a chance to work in a dynamic environment supporting critical infrastructure.