Internal IT Administrator

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd is seeking an Internal IT Administrator in Midrand to oversee internal IT assets, biometric access control, and policy compliance. The role emphasizes reliability, deadline-driven delivery, and collaboration with the IT Manager.

The successful candidate will manage asset inventories, licenses, and documentation, while supporting disaster recovery planning, backups, and ISO/POPIA audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
• Ability to manage IT assets and licenses and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Track IT assets, hardware and software licenses and ensure proper usage.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and access policies.
• Negotiate and manage IT vendor relationships, contracts, and procurements.
• Maintain documentation of IT systems and processes (networks, configs, guides).
• Collaborate with IT and other departments for smooth IT operations.
• Document processes and back up and archive data.
• Coordinate monthly application backup and restore testing.
• Support disaster recovery and continuity planning verification.
• Perform monthly AD user and endpoint reconciliations.
• Assist IT management with audits and ISO/POPIA compliance evidence.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

Matric Certificate

IT Diploma

Job description

POSITION

Internal IT Administrator

LOCATION

Midrand

REPORTING TO

IT Manager

ROLE DESCRIPTION

To be responsible for the control of internal IT assets, Biometric access system control. The applicant must show the following qualities: consistency, trustworthy, dependable and must be deadline driven.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

IT Responsibilities

• Keeping track of IT assets, including hardware and software licenses, and ensuring that they are used effectively


• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies related to data privacy, security, and access


• Managing relationships with IT vendors, including negotiating and renewing contracts, evaluating, and procuring new technologies, and resolving issues


• Maintaining accurate documentation of IT systems and processes, including network diagrams, system configurations, and user guides


• Collaborating with other IT staff and departments to ensure smooth functioning of IT services and projects


• Documenting processes, as well as backing up and archiving data.


• Coordinate and manage monthly application back and restore testing


• Assist in preparing and continuous verification of IT disaster recovery and continuity plan


• Perform various monthly reconciliations on Active Directory users and endpoint control


• Assisting Group IT manager with Audit evidence for all internal and external IT audits including ISO audits and POPIA compliancy.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Qualification:

Minimum Qualification:

• Matric Certificate


• IT Diploma

Relevant Experience: 1 – 3 years’ experience

Relevant Experience Areas:

• Finance knowledge and background will be advantageous


• Must have good MS Excel skills – minimum intermediate level certification

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Independent


• Reliable


• Punctual


• Attention to detail

INDUSTRY RELATED COMPETENCIES

• Meticulous and Systematic


• Good communication and writing skills


• Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel)

BEHAVIOURAL / LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Integrity


• Teamwork


• Networking / Building relationships


• Continuous learning and improvement

BUSINESS / PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer Service Orientation


• Service Management