IT Systems Administrator

When systems run smoothly, a whole business moves forward.
Are you the person who spots an infrastructure problem before it becomes everyone else’s problem?
Our established client in Bloemfontein is recruiting an experienced IT Systems Administrator to keep critical systems secure, connected and ready for the working day.

• Keep the business connected.
• Monitor, maintain and optimise on-premises servers, storage and network infrastructure for availability, performance and changing business needs.
• Take control of the network. Manage firewalls, switches, routers, VPNs and cloud resources, with a strong focus on security and compliance.
• Stay ahead of disruption.
• Run proactive patching, updates and troubleshooting to resolve issues before they affect operations.

• Own backups, disaster recovery and restore processes, including regular testing to support business continuity and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen security. Apply cybersecurity controls, assist with vulnerability assessments and respond to incidents within established procedures and timelines.
• Be the escalation expert. Resolve complex infrastructure issues above Tier 1 Support and manage user access, account provisioning, onboarding and offboarding.

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• At least 5 years in an IT environment, including a minimum of 3 years
• MCSA and CCNA certification, plus VMware and Veeam certification.
• Extensive experience with servers, virtualisation, backups and networks.
• A valid South African driver’s licence and your own transport.

You stay resilient under pressure, follow through reliably and know how to prioritise. Attention to detail, clear reporting and a focus on results will help you succeed in this role.