Systems Administrator – Malelane Mpumalanga - RK120526-4279

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Systems Administrator – Malelane Mpumalanga - RK120526-4279

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Job Description – Systems Administrator – Malelane Mpumalanga

A well-established technology solutions provider is seeking to recruit a skilled, experienced Systems Administrator for a permanent on-site position based in Malelane, Mpumalanga.

This is a senior operational role within a high-demand enterprise on-premises environment, supporting critical infrastructure, servers, virtualisation, backups, SCCM, Active Directory, patch management, cybersecurity, and Layer 1 infrastructure operations.

The successful candidate MUST be permanently based in Malelane or willing to relocate, as this is a full-time on-site operational role.

Key Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Systems Administrator in an enterprise on-prem environment

• Strong Microsoft Server infrastructure experience

• Advanced Active Directory & Group Policy experience

• SCCM / System Centre Administration experience

• VMware / Hyper-V virtualisation experience

• Cluster Management experience

• Backup and Disaster Recovery management

• Strong patch management and security remediation experience

• SQL basic administration & maintenance experience

• Experience with enterprise storage and server hardware

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Experience with server firmware upgrades and lifecycle planning

• Cybersecurity remediation and vulnerability management experience

• Understanding of enterprise networking and Layer 1 infrastructure

• Experience working in production-critical environments

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified (MCSA / MCSE / Azure Hybrid related certifications advantageous)

• VMware Certifications advantageous

• Fortinet / Aruba knowledge advantageous

• ITIL advantageous

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Daily server and infrastructure health checks

• Monitoring PRTG for uptime and alerts

• Active Directory maintenance and replication checks

• SCCM software deployments and reporting

• Group Policy management

• Backup monitoring and remediation

• Patch management planning and execution

• Server security maintenance

• Cluster management and maintenance

• Service account administration

• Cybersecurity remediation and zero-day response

• Endpoint update management and distribution

• Server room inspections and audits

• User access rights management

• Technician support and training

• VM provisioning and server lifecycle management

• Certificate renewals and infrastructure maintenance

• Warranty monitoring and budgeting for replacements

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Server room clean-up and audits

• Decommissioning old infrastructure

• Server replacement projects

• SQL maintenance and support

• Vendor coordination and support

• Remote server access management

• SAP GUI modifications and deployments

• Cluster creation and maintenance

• LDAPS / CA Certificate renewals

• General infrastructure support and operational tasks as required

Important Notes:

• Position is permanent and on-site in Malelane

• Candidate must have their own reliable transport

• Experience in enterprise production environments is essential

• A strong work ethic and the ability to operate independently is critical

Please send through suitable CVs together with:

• Current salary / CTC

• Salary expectations

• Notice period

• Certifications

• Current location

• Reason for leaving current employment

Remuneration

R90 000 per month cost to company, negotiable, commensurate with experience, qualifications and current earnings etc. If you are a technically strong, certified candidate who can operate independently and add immediate value to an existing client environment, please email a copy of your updated CV to