Remote Junior Systems Admin Apprentice — Training & Growth

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On‑the‑job training

Mentorship

Certifications

Potential permanent role

Remote working

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator Apprentice to kickstart a career in IT. This remote role focuses on server management, system maintenance and IT support within a cloud-centric setup.

You will gain practical experience installing and configuring servers, monitoring performance, managing user access, and helping implement backup procedures, with mentorship and certification opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in systems administration and IT infrastructure.
• Basic knowledge of operating systems (Windows Server, Linux) and networking fundamentals.
• Good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for remote user support.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing, configuring, and maintaining servers and operating systems.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and resource utilization.
• Provide remote technical support to users for system-related issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls across various systems.
• Help implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures.

Skills

Interest in IT infrastructure

Remote user support

Independent learner

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator Apprentice to kickstart a career in IT. This remote role focuses on server management, system maintenance and IT support within a cloud-centric setup.

You will gain practical experience installing and configuring servers, monitoring performance, managing user access, and helping implement backup procedures, with mentorship and certification opportunities.