System Engineer I

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking industry is seeking a Systems Engineer to enhance their server and storage product offerings. The role focuses on maintaining system reliability and performance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical expertise in server/storage administration and IT operations, complemented by excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Diversity in applications is highly encouraged in support of equity goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a Systems Engineer or related role.
• Background in server/storage administration is essential.
• Basic knowledge of networks, security, and virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, implement, maintain, and support server/storage systems.
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize system performance.
• Implement new technologies to support business operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Interpersonal & relationship management skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Tools

Windows/Linux Server

Server/storage technologies

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Purpose Statement

To engineer, implement, maintain, and support the Capitec server and storage product offering and environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of systems and networks. The Systems Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting issues, optimizing performance, and implementing new technologies to support business operations.

Education (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Knowledge and Experience

Experience

• 2+ years’ experience as a Systems Engineer or similar role, with a background in server/storage administration and IT operational support capacity
• Experience with server/storage equipment and technologies.

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of networks, security, virtualization, hardware, cloud, and systems development process concepts.
• Windows/Linux Server & storage systems administration
• Business continuity
• Basic shell scripting skills
• IT Operations

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Decision-making skills
• Interpersonal & relationship management skills
• Problem-solving skills

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity. Applications for this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.