Junior IT Administrator

Recruiter:

HandPicked Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA000249/MG

Date posted:

Friday, February 20, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related Monthly

SUMMARY:
Area: Lyttelton, Centurion
Type: Permanent - Full-Time (Office based)

Overview
A well-established organisation, based in Centurion, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior IT Administrator to join their team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of IT systems and devices internally and at client sites. This role requires strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to high professional and ethical standards.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

Matric Certificate
2+ years’ relevant experience in an IT support or systems administration role
Basic experience in setting up laptops, desktops, and networks
Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
Leadership ability

Key Responsibilities
IT Support & Systems Administration

Provide first-line IT support to internal staff and external clients (hardware, software, and network troubleshooting).
Manage and maintain hosted servers, email backups, and cloud storage solutions.
Administer Microsoft accounts, third-party software, and proprietary systems.
Manage IT helpdesk tickets and ensure timely resolution.
Perform routine system administration (backups, updates, network maintenance).

Internal IT Environment

Setup and maintain the internal office IT infrastructure, including:

Microsoft 365
Basic networking
Cloud servers
ISP management
Cybersecurity
Laptops and desktops

Client Interaction & Technical Deployment

Collaborate with clients’ IT support teams to:

Deploy new devices on networks (VLAN, IP configuration, switch configuration, firewall setup).
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues.

Build, configure, and commission new display screens and LED systems, including:

OS setup
Driver installation
Network configuration
Panel calibration

Maintain strong client relationships and prepare client-facing reports.

Technology Management

MS Windows IoT image creation, deployment, and maintenance
MS Windows health and data usage monitoring
VPN management (LogMeIn Hamachi / Tailscale)
Focono LED electronic display board setup
GSM/4G modem setup
Networking (device connection, VLANs)

Research & Development Support

Assist with hardware testing (motherboards, modems).

Team Collaboration

Work effectively within a team environment.
Provide daily feedback on progress and task completion.

Standby Requirement

Participate in an on-call roster for non-office hours.
Standby during weekends or public holidays will be compensated.

Please note that: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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