Purpose: Assists the Lead Systems Administrator with installing, configuring, upgrading, administering, monitoring and maintaining the diverse set of server operating system software and hardware, and applications that form part of the Universityâ??s central IT operations

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, Rhodes University especially encourages South African members of the under-represented designated groups to apply.

 
Please note that this appointment will be made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of RSA and the University’s recruitment and selection policies and equity strategies. The initial focus will be on equity candidates. 

Requirements

A relevant NQF level 6 Diploma plus approximately 7 years relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• At least three years in an environment with a network of similar complexity/scale to Rhodes (e.g. an ISP with a large number of customers, or a large corporate or school network)

• Quantifiable involvement over a number of years in an open-source, community networking or similar project

• Formal certification (particularly at a higher level) in any of the operating systems, network infrastructure, etc. we use

• Clear evidence of professional development in this field

As the University makes extensive use of open-source software, involvement in the open-source community and/or higher-education would be advantageous.

For additional information on the reqirements please refer to the job profile. It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile relating to this post and ensure thta all relevent documentation is submited.

Very important: This system DOES NOT allow for multiple attachments. This means that candidates should submit all their documentation as one attachment for each application ie an application form and CV.

Failure to submit such documentation will result in an application not being considered. Please examine the followint documents:

Application form

Job Profile

The Full Minimum requirements against which candidates are to be measured are outlined in the requirements document.

Remmuneration

Approximate cost to company: R506805

Basic Salary Pension/Provident: R352968

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The university reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Please apply on line by accessing the Rhodes Website.

Closing Date: 27 February 2017

if you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful

Ref: RU000042/RN