Job Description Systems Administrator Malelane Mpumalanga RK

Job Description Systems Administrator Malelane Mpumalanga - RK

A well-established technology solutions provider is seeking to recruit a skilled experienced Systems Administrator for a permanent on-site position based in Malelane Mpumalanga.

This is a senior operational role within a high-demand enterprise on-premises environment supporting critical infrastructure servers virtualisation backups SCCM Active Directory patch management cybersecurity and Layer 1 infrastructure operations.

The successful candidate MUST be permanently based in Malelane or willing to relocate as this is a full-time on-site operational role.

Key Requirements & Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years experience as a Systems Administrator in an enterprise on-prem environment

Strong Microsoft Server infrastructure experience

Advanced Active Directory & Group Policy experience

SCCM / System Centre Administration experience

VMware / Hyper-V virtualisation experience

Cluster Management experience

Backup and Disaster Recovery management

Strong patch management and security remediation experience

SQL basic administration & maintenance experience

Experience with enterprise storage and server hardware

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Experience with server firmware upgrades and lifecycle planning

Cybersecurity remediation and vulnerability management experience

Understanding of enterprise networking and Layer 1 infrastructure

Experience working in production-critical environments

Preferred Certifications:

Microsoft Certified (MCSA / MCSE / Azure Hybrid related certifications advantageous)

VMware Certifications advantageous

Fortinet / Aruba knowledge advantageous

ITIL advantageous

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Daily server and infrastructure health checks

Monitoring PRTG for uptime and alerts

Active Directory maintenance and replication checks

SCCM software deployments and reporting

Group Policy management

Backup monitoring and remediation

Patch management planning and execution

Server security maintenance

Cluster management and maintenance

Service account administration

Cybersecurity remediation and zero-day response

Endpoint update management and distribution

Server room inspections and audits

User access rights management

Technician support and training

VM provisioning and server lifecycle management

Certificate renewals and infrastructure maintenance

Warranty monitoring and budgeting for replacements

Secondary Responsibilities:

Server room clean-up and audits

Decommissioning old infrastructure

Server replacement projects

SQL maintenance and support

Vendor coordination and support

Remote server access management

SAP GUI modifications and deployments

Cluster creation and maintenance

LDAPS / CA Certificate renewals

General infrastructure support and operational tasks as required

Important Notes:

Position is permanent and on-site in Malelane

Candidate must have their own reliable transport

Experience in enterprise production environments is essential

A strong work ethic and the ability to operate independently is critical

Please send through suitable CVs together with:

Current salary / CTC

Salary expectations

Notice period

Certifications

Current location

Reason for leaving current employment

Remuneration

R90000 per month cost to company negotiable commensurate with experience qualifications and current earnings etc. If you are a technically strong certified candidate who can operate independently and add immediate value to an existing client environment please email a copy of your updated CV to