System Administrator (Hay 14-C3) Internal

About the position:

Responsible for AEC-Amersham and accountable for technical solutions business process improvements ultimate reliability of systems and operational readiness of all IT systems.

Key Performance Areas

• Organize install upgrade configure maintain and troubleshoot servers (physical and virtual) databases & networks (LAN WAN & other communication and security systems) to support the Necsa Group
• Maintain high-performance levels for all IT infrastructure-related services and processes.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure and related software applications to deliver a single seamless quality service across the Group.
• Capacity Planning - Monitor and forecast resource usage to ensure optimal system performance and avoid downtime due to resource exhaustion.
• Patch Management - Ensure systems are up to date with the latest security patches and updates to mitigate potential cyber-attacks.
• Security Monitoring - Monitor and respond to security threats in a timely manner to prevent or minimize the impact of security incidents.
• Access Management - Manage user access to systems applications and data to maintain confidentiality integrity and availability.
• Maintain server uptime during scheduled business hours per the approved Service Level Agreement.
• Maintain Asset Management registers and their Life Cycle (procurement deployment maintenance and disposal) in line with the corporate Asset Management Policies.
• Service Level Management - Ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met or exceeded to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Maintains adequate industry awareness and knowledge of operating systems and application software used to provide a high level of support.
• Application Availability - Ensure the availability of critical business applications during scheduled business hours.
• Application Performance - Monitor and optimize application performance to ensure optimal end-user experience.
• Application Security - Ensure the security of critical business applications to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.
• Disaster Recovery Plan - Ensure adherence to the plan and maintain the availability and effectiveness of disaster recovery systems to minimize downtime and data loss in the event of a disaster.
• Backup Completion Rate - Ensure all critical data is backed up on a regular basis and the completion rate meets or exceeds the established backup schedule.
• Recovery Time Objective (RTO) - Ensure the time taken to recover critical data in the event of a system failure or data loss meets or exceeds the established RTO.
• Recovery Point Objective (RPO) - Ensure the point in time to which data can be recovered meets or exceeds the established RPO.

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Sound knowledge of diagnosis and problem-solving skills.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team to produce quality service within
• Tight timeframes.
• Time Management
• Strong analytical problem-solving
• Troubleshooting & interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Stress Management

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• Diploma in Information Technology (NQF 6) or any Three (3) year Degree in an IT-related field.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years experience in the IT systems administration environment.

Closing date:08 May 2026

CONTACT PERSON

Ms. Joy Tsoku

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Please forward your updated CV with certified copies of your educational qualifications to ensure that you quote the correct Job Reference number on the subject line of your email application. Applications received with an incorrect Job Reference number shall not be considered as the automatic sorting system will not be able to recognize them.

IMPORTANT: Necsa Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of the Employment Equity filling this position preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the organisations Employment Equity objectives.

By applying for this position applicants acknowledge and consent to Necsa Group conducting the necessary pre-employment checks. These may include verification of educational qualifications employment history and where relevant to the position criminal and credit checks through registered credit bureaus and/or the South African Police Service particularly for roles involving trust honesty or the handling of cash and finances. Necsa Group reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date. Furthermore the organisation reserves the right not to make an appointment should a suitable candidate not be identified.

Necsa Group reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

GENERAL:

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful