Hybrid Junior Systems Admin Apprentice - Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend during apprenticeship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking proactive and technically inclined individuals for a Junior Systems Administrator Apprenticeship in Mahikeng, North West. This hybrid program blends office-based learning with remote flexibility to help you build hands-on skills in managing servers, networks and workstations.

You will gain practical experience across system administration, network management, and IT support while joining a supportive IT team focused on learning and advancement.

Qualifications

• Matriculation required; IT qualifications beneficial.
• Basic understanding of Windows Server and Linux.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers and workstations.
• Monitor system performance and identify potential issues.
• Provide technical support to end-users for hardware and software problems.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
• Perform routine backups and recovery operations.
• Learn to implement and maintain network security protocols.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
• Document IT procedures and configurations.
• Contribute to IT asset management and inventory.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Systems administration

Troubleshooting

Education

Matriculation certificate

IT qualification or certifications

Tools

CompTIA A+

Network+

Job description

Placements24 is seeking proactive and technically inclined individuals for a Junior Systems Administrator Apprenticeship in Mahikeng, North West. This hybrid program blends office-based learning with remote flexibility to help you build hands-on skills in managing servers, networks and workstations.

You will gain practical experience across system administration, network management, and IT support while joining a supportive IT team focused on learning and advancement.