Job Description
IT Systems Administrator
Location: South Africa (Hybrid/On-site as required)
Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Market-related
Keep platforms stable.
Automate, secure, and scale.
About the Role
Own core enterprise systems virtualisation, identity, collaboration, cloud, networking and backups. Blend 3rd-line administration with project delivery to improve reliability, security and cost efficiency.
Who the Client Is
A modern, cloud-forward enterprise with a mixed on-prem/Azure footprint, focused on uptime, security-by-default and pragmatic automation.
What Youll Do
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Administer and optimise VMware clusters (performance, capacity, patching).
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Manage Active Directory/Entra ID (users, GPOs, DNS/DHCP, hybrid identity, PKI).
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Operate Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams) and hybrid Exchange.
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Build/support Azure (VMs, storage, networking); enforce security and cost guardrails.
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Run Veeam backups/replication; test recoveries to agreed RPO/RTO.
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Oversee Cloudflare (DNS/WAF/CDN) and core network dependencies.
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Automate with PowerShell; maintain CMDB and clean documentation.
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Perform health checks, patching and upgrades; follow ITIL for incidents/changes.
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Provide 3rd-line support and deliver improvement projects with peers.
What You Bring
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57+ years systems admin experience across Windows/VMware/M365/Azure.
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Solid networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs), security basics and PKI.
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Proven PowerShell automation; scripting for scale and repeatability.
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Experience with Veeam (or similar) and DR testing.
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Clear communicator; structured, detail-driven and service-oriented.
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Relevant certs advantageous (e.g., VCP, AZ-104/305, MS-102).
What Success Looks Like
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Stable, well-patched platforms with clear observability and low incident rates.
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Fast, reliable restores; DR tests passed to target RPO/RTO.
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Automated routines reducing toil and mean-time-to-resolve.
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Predictable costs across Azure/M365 with usage and savings tracked.
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Up-to-date runbooks and a knowledge-enabled support team.
Realistic Preview: Youll juggle BAU and projects in a live environmentafter-hours maintenance windows and urgent escalations happen. The upside: visible impact on uptime, security and developer velocity.
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About Other Tourism/Hospitality Jobs in Gauteng
Gauteng, the economic hub of South Africa, is home to a diverse range of industries that cater to various sectors of tourism and hospitality. Typically, job opportunities in this field are abundant, with many companies seeking skilled professionals to manage and operate their establishments. However, the job market can be competitive, and it’s essential for job seekers to have a clear understanding of the industry trends and requirements.
When it comes to salary ranges, those working in tourism and hospitality in Gauteng typically expect broad-based compensation packages that reflect their experience, qualifications, and industry sector. Generally, salaries in this field can range from R500 000 to R2 million per annum, although these figures are subject to variation depending on factors such as the size of the company, industry sector, and individual performance.
Common skills required for roles in tourism and hospitality include excellent customer service skills, strong communication and interpersonal abilities, a solid understanding of operations management principles, attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and adaptability. Typically, companies also look for professionals with experience in hotel management, event planning, or other related fields.
The industry sectors that commonly employ tourism and hospitality professionals include the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and leisure and entertainment industries. These sectors often have a high demand for skilled staff to manage their establishments, events, and operations.
Career progression paths in this field are generally linear, with opportunities for advancement into senior management positions or specialized roles such as hotel ownership, event planning, or tourism development. Typically, professionals in this field can expect to gain experience, build their skills, and progress through the ranks, with potential for career growth and development within established companies or as entrepreneurs.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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