Job Title: Group ICT Back Office/ Server Administrator
Location: Cullinan
Closing Date: 01 December 2015

Job Description:

The incumbent will be required to install, configure, support and maintain server infrastructure and server operating systems. The position is based in Cullinan (near Pretoria).

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Virtualize and consolidate physical Servers.
Ensure availability and performance compliance to SLA’s (Service Level Agreements) and OLA’s (Operational Level Agreements).
Install Server based applications.
Monitor server logs and health alarms.
Perform maintenance tasks such as patch levels, firmware upgrades and backups.
Oversee physical security, console access and out of band management access.
Monitor, investigate and report breaches in performance.
Monitor capacity - disk, RAM and processor.
Identify, troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems.
Work cooperatively with application teams to install or upgrade existing applications.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12
MCSE 2003 certification or above preferred
5 years working experience
National Diploma in IT (advantage)
Valid drivers’ license

Other Skills/Competencies:

Working knowledge of ITIL change management.
Knowledge of common operating system maintenance including Windows platforms 2003, 2008 R2, 2012 R2.
Additional valuable skills: SharePoint, WebSphere, Hyper-V, CA Server, NAP\Radius Server, LAN switching and Storage Area Networks.
Working knowledge of Exchange 2010.
Working knowledge of clusters and high availability environments.
Working knowledge of disaster recovery planning.
Patch management experience (WSUS and SCCM).
Backup and Tape Library System.
Experience in managing enterprise Anti-Virus software.
Customer relations - ability to deal at all levels in the organization and with external customers.
Situational analysis and problem solving.

Preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan and internal candidates. Pre-screening, profile testing, on mine assessments, medical and security clearance form part of the recruitment and selection process. Short listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidate is subject to the aforementioned criteria. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within our host labour sending area.

NB: Forward your CV, qualifications and ID when applying or your application will not be considered.