System Administrator

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Flexible remote work

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a reliable System Administrator to join our IT operations team. This role offers remote work with occasional site visits to Mahikeng, ensuring high availability of the company's server infrastructure.

You will monitor performance, implement security measures, perform backups, and provide user support, contributing to a stable, efficient IT environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3+ years as System Administrator or IT support role.
• Proficiency with Windows Server and/or Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).
• Monitor system performance and resolve bottlenecks.
• Implement security policies and protect systems and data.
• Provide technical end-user support for hardware and software issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
• Perform regular backups and disaster recovery planning.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages.

Skills

System administration

Windows/Linux administration

VMware/Hyper-V

Networking

Scripting (PowerShell/Bash)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a reliable and proactive System Administrator to join their IT operations team, offering remote work with occasional site visits to Mahikeng . This role is crucial for managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the company's server infrastructure, ensuring smooth operation and high availability of IT systems. You will be responsible for system performance monitoring, security implementation, and user support. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled administrator to contribute to the stability and efficiency of the company's IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).
• Manage and monitor system performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to protect systems and data.
• Provide technical support to end-users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
• Perform regular system backups and disaster recovery planning.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using scripting languages.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a System Administrator or in a similar IT support role.
• Proficiency in managing Windows Server and/or Linux environments.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Knowledge of network protocols and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular performance reviews.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and IT certifications.
• Flexible remote working options.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.