Network and Infrastructure Administrator

M&S Logistics Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

15 days holiday

Birthday off

Long service day

Family culture

Multi-cultural environment

Training & development

Job summary

M&S Logistics Ltd. in Cape Town, South Africa, is seeking a Network and Infrastructure Administrator to ensure the smooth running of our global IT network and infrastructure.

The role requires hands-on administration of IT infrastructure, strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products and experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments and SharePoint. You will work both independently and with a global team to deliver reliable IT services.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT administration within a busy environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the company’s IT infrastructure, including network, security and backup solutions.
• Monitor and maintain backup systems to ensure business continuity and data integrity.
• Support the implementation of new IT technologies.
• Monitor and report on organisation security.
• Assist with specialist IT support queries.
• Administrate SharePoint.
• Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange, Teams and Purview.
• Assist with user account provisioning, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Manage software licensing and maintain accurate system records.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues globally to deliver effective IT services and technical support.

Skills

IT administration

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Exchange

Teams

Job description

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Founded in 1996 in South Africa and identified in London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’, M&S Logistics is a global tank container operator specialising in the intermodal transport of bulk liquids with a fleet size of over 9,500 tank containers. The company’s headquarters is in the UK with offices in the Netherlands, France, Singapore, China, South Africa, the Americas, Thailand, Dubai, India, Korea, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia and Germany with further office openings planned this year.

We believe that by creating mutually beneficial relationships and adding value to every person or organization that works with us, we will attract and retain the best people, be they staff, customers or suppliers. This will enable us to successfully grow the business in size and profit.

Job Title:- Network and Infrastructure Administrator

Site:- Cape Town, South Africa

The purpose of this role is:-

To ensure the smooth and successful running of the global IT network and infrastructure.

What you will do:-

• Administer and maintain the company’s IT infrastructure, including network, security and backup solutions.
• Monitor and maintain backup systems to ensure business continuity and data integrity
• Support the implementation of new IT technologies
• Monitor and report on organisation security
• Assist with specialist IT support queries
• Administrate Sharepoint
• Administer Microsoft 365 services including exchange, Teams and Purview
• Assist with user account provisioning, onboarding and offboarding processes
• Manage software licensing and maintain accurate system records
• Work collaboratively with colleagues globally to deliver effective IT services and technical support

What you will bring:-

You will have previous experience in an IT administration and be comfortable working across a broad range of software solutions within a busy environment. You will have excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office products and experience of supporting Microsoft 365 environments and Sharepoint, possessing strong technical, organisational and problem-solving skills. You will be able to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a proactive approach to improving systems and processes.

Experience implementing and training on new Software and IT applications and working within a global SME environment would be advantageous but not essential. Exposure to network security solutions and experience supporting specialist business applications would also be beneficial.

The candidate needs to live in commuting distance to our Cape Town office.

What you will receive:-

• A competitive salary
• Discretionary bonuses
• 15 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
• Your birthday is important, so you get the day off!
• A long service day each year for every 5 years of service, up to a maximum of 5 days at 25 years’ service.
• A caring, friendly, family culture with strong values
• The chance to work in a multi-cultural environment
• A medium-sized company where you are known and valued
• Investment in your training and development

Assessment for this role will be:-
CV

Competency based interview

Job based testing

We welcome you to an international environment within an enthusiastic and dynamic team located in Cape Town, South Africa, with strong links to our European offices in The Netherlands, Germany, France, and the UK, with a wider reach to our other global offices.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

No recruitment agencies please.