On-Site IT Systems Technician: Data Center & Support

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking an IT Support & Systems Technician in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role covers day-to-day desktop support, systems administration, and involvement in infrastructure projects across data-centre environments.

The successful candidate will work with internal users, vendors, and IT leadership to keep systems stable, secure, and highly available, while developing hands-on expertise in backup, server administration, and Azure/virtualisation concepts.

Qualifications

• Education: Matric essential; Diploma or IT certification preferred (A+/N+).
• 3+ years in Help Desk/IT Support or Junior Systems Administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day desktop, hardware, and software support to internal users
• Manage user accounts and Microsoft 365 administration
• Assist with server builds and post-implementation monitoring
• Travel to data-centre facilities for server installations and hardware maintenance
• Coordinate with vendors for quotes, repairs, and support services
• Troubleshoot and support internal applications and systems
• Maintain asset registers and lifecycle tracking
• Monitor backups and perform restores
• Create technical documentation and SOPs
• Support business continuity and reliability initiatives

Skills

Desktop hardware support

Microsoft 365 administration

Windows Server administration

Backup and restore procedures

SFTP/FTP administration

SSH key-based authentication

Endpoint protection

Asset management

Ticketing systems

Education

Matric certificate

Diploma or IT certification (A+, N+ etc.)

Job description

Network Recruitment is seeking an IT Support & Systems Technician in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role covers day-to-day desktop support, systems administration, and involvement in infrastructure projects across data-centre environments.

The successful candidate will work with internal users, vendors, and IT leadership to keep systems stable, secure, and highly available, while developing hands-on expertise in backup, server administration, and Azure/virtualisation concepts.