Senior Telecom Systems Admin - PBX/VoIP & UC Expert

Placements24

Upington

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development & vendor cert

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Systems Administrator to lead the management of PBX, VoIP, and unified communications infrastructure in Upington, Northern Cape. The role emphasizes reliability, security, and proactive maintenance within a dynamic telecom environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field and 7+ years' experience, with strong scripting, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills to support network integration and disaster

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in telecommunications systems administration.
Proven expertise in managing PBX, VoIP, and unified communications platforms.
Strong understanding of networking protocols (SIP, H.323, TCP/IP).
Experience with system monitoring and performance analysis tools.
Proficiency in scripting for automation tasks is advantageous.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and maintain telecommunications systems, including PBX, VoIP gateways, and unified communications platforms.
Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity, implementing necessary adjustments.
Troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
Perform regular system upgrades, patches, and security updates.
Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls for telecommunications systems.
Develop and maintain system documentation, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Collaborate with network and IT teams to ensure seamless integration and interoperability.
Implement and manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans for telecommunications systems.
Provide technical support and training to end-users and junior administrators.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies or solutions to enhance system capabilities.