Senior System Administrator

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University on the Stellenbosch Campus is seeking a Senior System Administrator (Post Level 8) to join the Information Technology team. The role centers on installing, maintaining and monitoring Windows Server environments, including on‑premises and cloud platforms.

The incumbent will lead system design and security, support SQL Server, and mentor peers. After‑hours work may be required; strong communication in English or Afrikaans is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have IT experience as a system administrator with server software.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and SQL Server.
• Ability to lead, transfer knowledge, and solve problems innovatively.
• Strong communication skills in Afrikaans or English.

Responsibilities

• Installation, daily maintenance and monitoring of computer systems and servers.
• Occasional after-hours system maintenance as required.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Knowledge transfer

Education

National Senior Certificate

IT degree/diploma

IT certificate

Tools

PowerShell

VMware

Microsoft 365

Azure Security

Windows Server

SQL Server

Job description

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Information Technology

Senior System Administrator (Post Level 8)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. IT/353/0826

The incumbent will form part of a team responsible for implementing, administering, and managing various systems and platforms within the Information Technology environment at Stellenbosch University (SU). This is a dynamic environment where skills can be developed and tasks are assigned as the need changes. At present, there are opportunities within the Microsoft Systems on-premises and cloud-based environments.

Duties/Pligte

Installation, daily maintenance and monitoring of computer systems and servers at Stellenbosch University. (This position may from time to time require after hours system maintenance).

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• National Senior Certificate, with eight years' relevant experience, OR a relevant IT degree/diploma with three years' relevant experience, OR a relevant IT certificate with six years' relevant experience.
• The candidate must already be a system administrator working daily with server software.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server as operating system.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.
• Sound knowledge of system architecture design and capabilities.
• Sound knowledge of system security.
• The ability to take the lead in the field of expertise.
• The ability to transfer knowledge to peers.
• The ability to solve problems innovatively.
• Proven analytical skills.
• A high level of accuracy.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans or English.
• The ability to work both in a team as well as independently.
• Outstanding interpersonal relations.

Candidates may be subjected to aptitude, psychometric and proficiency tests.

(The incumbent will be required to accept and sign the SU-system administrator code of conduct).

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Any other IT related industry qualifications.
• ITIL v4 certification.
• Experience in Microsoft 365 and Azure Security.
• Experience in creating and debugging PowerShell scripts.
• Experience with VMware virtualisation technologies.

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Enquiries/Navrae

Enquiries about this post: Mr. MA Randelhoff on 021 808 4952, or at [e-mail]

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [e-mail]

CurrencyZAR Commencement Date01-Oct-2026 Closing Date11-Sep-2026 Amount of Travel Work At Home