Enterprise Systems Specialist: Virtualization; Re-advertisement
Listed on 2026-09-12
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, Disaster Recovery IT, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Enterprise Systems Specialist:
Virtualization (Re-advertisement) - (8925)
Job Title
Enterprise Systems Specialist:
Virtualization (Re-advertisement)
Support / Admin Department
DepartmentCape Peninsula University of Technology ->
Information and Communication Technology Services (ICTS) ->
Innovation & Intergrated Systems
Permanent
Occupational FunctionSupport / Admin
Number of Positions1
Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date20/9/2026
Job PurposeTo support and administer the enterprise virtualisation environment and associated infrastructure services within ICTS. The role is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, scalability, and stability ofvirtualised server environments and supporting enterprise systems aligned to institutional operational and technology objectives.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or in a related field
- At least four (4) years’ experience in VMware or enterprise virtualisation platforms
- Relevant VMware, virtualisation or infrastructure certifications will be advantageous
- Experience with enterprise server, storage and data centre environments
- Experience with high availability, clustering and performance optimisation
- Experience in the Higher Education environment will be advantageous
- Virtualisation Environment Administration
- Enterprise Infrastructure and Server Support
- Storage and High Availability Support
- Monitoring and Performance Optimisation
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Support
- Enterprise Systems Maintenance and Support
- Documentation and Compliance Management
- Participation in ICTS Projects and Innovation Initiatives
- Operational Support and Shared Services Duties
- Vendor and Stakeholder Support Coordination
- VMware and virtualisation administration
- Linux and Windows server administration
- SAN and storage management understanding
- Infrastructure monitoring and optimisation
- High availability and clustering knowledge
- Enterprise backup and disaster recovery concepts
- Enterprise networking fundamentals
- Scripting and automation fundamentals
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Disaster recovery and backup awareness
- Technical documentation skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and within a team
Closing Date: 20 September 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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