Systems Administrator – Malelane Mpumalanga - RK120526-4279
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