Johannesburg: Systems Administrator

About the Role

The Systems Administrator role is a critical position within our organization, responsible for coordinating and supporting computer-aided engineering systems (CAES) to ensure seamless project execution. This position requires a highly skilled individual with extensive experience in drawing office software and IT background.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate, set up and support computer aided engineering systems (CAES)
• Obtain standards information for SPS/client project specific requirements with PSL CAES and validate systems to be used
• Set-up and control network groups, network configurations of CAES workstation
• Set-up layering conventions, symbology and drawing sheets
• Provide set-up and support for printing/plotting by configuring workstations for network plotting
• Continually review and update SPS documentation and revise /modify to suit client specific requirements
• Source relevant corrective solutions (software developer/internet)
• Update SPS guideline to eliminate re-occurrence
• Keep up to date with all hardware/software enhancement
• Provide assistance to CADD users, by reviewing new software and testing against new documentation, and assisting with roll-out of new software applications
• Continually consult with software suppliers, PSL
• Continuously monitor and perform software maintenance as and when required
• Administration, documentation and file management
• Set-up EDMS to create records of drawing office register and ensure accurate distribution of updated drawings
• Register all new workstations prior to despatch on projects
• Keep track of all CAES workstations where deployed, users and log-in information
• Keep track of all hardware config/software loaded on each workstation and records of software serial numbers
• Control monthly plotting records and submit to PSL CAES at the end of each month
• Ensure all design drawings, project documentation and 3D models are saved on the relevant CADD servers
• Control methods of electronical transfer and receipt of electronic documentation
• Restrict and control access to “issued for construction” electronic files as and when required
• Assist PSL with archiving and handing over of final archiving media according to company policies
• Assist in IT Support duties
• Asset Management
• Creation of new account for Papercut application
• Coordination of office access control
• Coordination and support on SharePoint activities
• Backing of Plant 3D software
• Standards and Compliance
• Create Projects and load project agreements on Oracle system
• Co-ordinate IT software and hardware procurement process
• Audit 2D and 3D electronic media and generate report and give feedback to PSL
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AutoCAD features and drafting best practices
• Adhere to established CAD standards and contribute to improving drafting procedures

Requirements

• Matric
• Multiple discipline drawing office practice certificate or equivalent
• More than 5 years experience in drawing office software
• More than 2 years IT background will be an added advantage
• Experience with additional software such as Revit, SolidWorks, Civil 3D, or MicroStation, Inventor will be an added advantage
• Knowledge in all disciplines will be an advantage

Salary & Benefits

Not specified