Systems Administrator II

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Johannesburg seeks an experienced IT professional to manage systems and improve service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience, including 1 to 2 years at a junior management level. Responsibilities include monitoring IT systems, managing risks, and delivering excellent customer service. Candidates should possess troubleshooting skills and knowledge of data processing infrastructure. This role offers an opportunity to enhance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience in a similar environment.
• Ideally 1 to 2 years at junior (entry level) management level.
• Prior batch scheduling or software equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Control expenditure and identify process improvements.
• Monitor the security and efficiency of the IT infrastructure.
• Compile reports that track progress and guide business.

Skills

Troubleshooting and analysis protocol

Monitoring and command centre knowledge

Data processing Infrastructure knowledge

Operating systems knowledge

Education

Relevant Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Information Systems or related field

Redhat Certification

Control M/O/R certification

Job description

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification - Relevant Bachelors Degree in Information Technology Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• Preferred Qualification - Control M/O/R certification Experience - 3 to 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 to 2 years ideally at junior (entry level) management level
• Redhat Certification
• Prior batch scheduling or software equivalent
• Developer fix application
• Troubleshooting and analysis protocol
• Monitoring and command centre knowledge
• Data processing Infrastructure knowledge
• Operating systems knowledge

Responsibilities

• Control expenditure and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs
• Configure, install and test relevant system software on mainframe systems and distribution platforms to support end user requirements
• Monitor the security and efficiency of the IT infrastructure to continuously improve service delivery
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development
• Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions
• Manages risks in own area of responsibility
• Deliver customer experience excellence in own service delivery aligned to organisational values and service standards
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation