Linux DevOps Engineer

• 'n Nasionale Senior Sertifikaat;
• 'n Graad, en drie jaar se toepaslike ervaring in Linux, OF

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Faculty of Science

NARGA

Linux Dev Ops Engineer (Post Level
9)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

/395/0926

The incumbent will form part of a team responsible for development and operations of various Linux systems within the Faculties of Science and Agri Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU). This is a dynamic environment where skills are developed, and tasks are assigned as the need changes. At present there are opportunities within the Linux Systems on-premises and cloud-based environments. Please note that the level of appointment and remuneration will be negotiated in line with experience.

Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe NARGA Linux Dev Ops Ingenieur (Posvlak
9) (Stellenbosch-kampus) Verw. NW09/395/0926 Die posbekleër sal deel vorm van 'n span wat verskeie Linux stelsels binne die Fakulteite Natuurwetenskappe en Agri Wetenskapes ontwikkel en bedryf. Dit is 'n dinamiese omgewing waarin vaardighede verder ontwikkel word en take toegeken word soos behoeftes verander. Daar is tans geleenthede binne die Linux-stelsels se "on-premises" en wolkgebaseerde omgewings. Neem asseblief kennis dat die vlak van aanstelling en vergoeding in ooreenstemming met jou ervaring sal onderhandel word.

• Installation, daily maintenance and monitoring of Linux computer systems and servers at Stellenbosch University, specifically in the Faculties of Science and Agri Sciences. (This position may from time to time require after hours system maintenance).
• Installering, daaglikse instandhouding en monitering van Linux-rekenaarstelsels en
  -bedieners by die Universiteit Stellenbosch, spesifiek by die Fakulteite Natuurwetenskappe en Agri Wetenskappe. (Hierdie pos kan van tyd tot tyd na-uurse stelselonderhoud verg).

• A National Senior Certificate.
• A degree, and three years' relevant Linux experience, OR
• a relevant diploma or certificate and four years' relevant Linux experience, OR
• five years' relevant Linux experience.
• Proven experience as a Linux Dev Ops engineer working with server software, such as Git Lab and hardware, such as Dell.
• Sound knowledge of Linux as operating system.
• Proven relevant Linux Dev Ops engineer experience.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems innovatively.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Demonstrated high level of accuracy.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both in a team (within a Linux community of practice) as well as independently.
• Outstanding interpersonal relations.
• Proven experience in taking the lead in their field of expertise.
• Proven ability to transfer knowledge to colleagues.

• 'n Nasionale Senior Sertifikaat;
• 'n Graad, en drie jaar se toepaslike ervaring in Linux, OF

'n toepaslike diploma of
-sertifikaat en vier jaar se toepaslike ervaring in Linux, OF vyf jaar se toepaslike ervaring in Linux.

• Bewese ervaring as 'n Linux-Dev Ops ingenieur wat met bedienerprogrammatuur, soos Git Lab, en hardeware, soos Dell, werk.
• Grondige kennis van Linux as bedryfstelsel.
• Bewese toepaslike ervaring as Linux-Dev Ops ingenieur.
• DBewese vermoë om probleme op `n innoverende wyse te kan oplos.
• Bewese analitiese vaardighede.
• 'n Bewese, hoë vlak van akkuraatheid.
• Goeie mondelinge en skriftelike kommunikasievaardighede.
• Bewese vermoë om in spanverband (binne 'n Linux-praktykgemeenskap), asook selfstandig te kan werk.
• Uitstekende interpersoonlike verhoudinge.
• Bewese ervaring daarvan om 'n leierskapsrol in hul kennisveld te vervul.
• Bewese vermoë om kennis aan kollegas te kan oordra.

Candidates may be subjected to aptitude, psychometric and proficiency tests.

(The incumbent will be required to accept and sign the SU-system administrator code of conduct).

Kandidate kan aan aanleg, psigometriese en vaardigheidstoetse onderwerp word.

(Dit sal van die posbekleër verwag word om hul met die US-gedragskode vir stelseladministrateurs te vereenselwig deur die ondertekening daarvan).

• Any other IT-related industry qualifications.
• Any IT related degree or diploma.
• Experience in creating and debugging Linux scripts.

• Enige ander IT-verwante bedryfskwalifikasies.
• Enige IT-verwante graad of diploma.
• Ervaring van die ontwikkeling en ontfouting van Linux "scripts".

CurrencyZAR Commencement Date
01-Jan-2027 Closing Date
12-Oct-2026 Amount of Travel Work At Home