Enterprise Systems Specialist: Backup and Disaster Recovery (Readvertisement

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Job Title

Enterprise Systems Specialist:
Backup and Disaster Recovery (Readvertisement)

Faculty

Support / Admin Department

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology ->
Information and Communication Technology Services (ICTS) ->
Innovation & Intergrated Systems

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

13/8/2026

To support and administer enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery services within ICTS. The role is responsible for ensuring the availability, integrity, recoverability, and protection of enterprise systems, data, and infrastructure through the effective management of backup environments, disaster recovery processes, monitoring, testing, and operational support.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or in a related field
• Relevant backup, disaster recovery or infrastructure certifications will be advantageous
• Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions
• Experience supporting virtualised and enterprise server environments
• Experience with disaster recovery procedures, testing and business continuity processes
• Experience in the Higher Education environment will be advantageous
• Experience with enterprise backup technologies such as Veeam or similar solutions
• Familiarity with VMware and virtualisation technologies
• Understanding of SAN, storage and enterprise infrastructure environments
• Experience with monitoring, troubleshooting and performance analysis
• Knowledge of scripting and automation fundamentals
• Understanding of ITIL, change management and operational best

• Candidates who are currently studying towards a degree in a relevant IT-related field, and who are expected to complete their qualification within the next year, may be considered

• Enterprise backup and recovery administration
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
• Linux and Windows server administration
• Infrastructure and Storage Support
• Monitoring and Operational Support
• Documentation and Continuous Improvement
• Participation in ICTS Projects and Initiatives
• Support Services and Shared Operational Duties

• Enterprise backup and recovery administration
• Disaster recovery and business continuity knowledge
• Good understanding of disaster recovery and backup methodologies
• Linux and Windows server administration
• VMware and virtualisation knowledge
• SAN and storage management understanding
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Monitoring and reporting skills
• Technical documentation skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within a team

Closing Date: 13 August 2026

For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please contact

Mrs Busi Soldaat, (Human Capital Department) onMAZWAIB.za

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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