It Administrator

Aston Holmes; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive manufacturer in South Africa is seeking a proactive IT Administrator. You will manage IT systems and support infrastructure in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. Ideal candidates have 4-8 years of experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a hands-on IT support background in manufacturing. This role requires a dynamic individual who is actively present on the production floor.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years' experience in a similar role.
• Driver's license and own vehicle for urgent callouts.
• Dynamic individual who is active on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain IT systems and infrastructure in a production environment.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and internal controls.
• Collaborate with international IT teams.

Skills

IT networking

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving ability

Hands-on IT support

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT or related

CompTIA A+ and N+

Job description

Do you have a strong IT foundation and want to grow into the 4th Industrial Revolution by learning and implementing Industry 4.0 & IoT solutions? We are seeking a proactive IT Administrator to join a leading global automotive manufacturer.

This is a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment where you'll play a key role in supporting IT systems and infrastructure both locally and with international teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain IT systems, networks, and infrastructure in a busy production environment.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, audits, and internal controls.
• Assist with MES/ERP integration and support (SAP or similar).
• Implement and monitor backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity protocols.
• Provide hands‑on support across the plant – cables, networking, servers, and troubleshooting.
• Be on standby when required, with occasional after‑hours or night‑shift callouts.
• Collaborate with international IT teams in Europe and report both locally and into global structures.
• Act as IT lead—managing vendors, contractors, and future tech roadmap.
• Support a shared services environment while being the go‑to IT contact on‑site.

Required Expertise

• A tertiary qualification in IT or related (ideal but not a deal breaker).
• CompTIA A+ and N+ (or equivalent).
• Strong IT networking and troubleshooting skills.
• Minimum 4 to 8 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong problem‑solving ability – quick thinker who thrives under pressure.
• Hands‑on IT support background, preferably within the automotive manufacturing / industrial environments.
• Willingness to work on‑site % of the time.
• Ability to work independently without micromanagement.
• Driver's license and own vehicle (for urgent callouts).
• Dynamic, energetic individual – not deskbound, but actively present on the production floor.

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