Data Center Technician Ballito - On-site

Data Center Technician – Full Time, On Site

Location:

Ballito, South Africa

Company: RM Staffing B.V.

Compensation: R270,000 – R380,000 per year.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; professional development allowance; and certification sponsorship.

Work Schedule:

Full‑time permanent position, standard business hours with on‑call rotation. Shift differentials apply for nights and weekends when applicable.

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions.
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security).
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades.

• 3+ years of data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with rack and stack operations.
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.

• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE).
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco).
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA).
• Experience with DCIM platforms.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices.