Re - Advert Specialist Server Administrator

VACANCY
REFERENCE NR : VAC00735/24 (Re-advertisement)

JOB TITLE : Specialist: Server Administrator
JOB LEVEL : C5
SALARY : R 455 638 – R 683 457
REPORT TO : Senior Specialist Server Administrator
DIVISION : Service Management
DEPT : SM End User Computing
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof
POSITION STATUS : 24 - Months - Fixed Term Contract (Internal & External)
Purpose of the job
Design, planning, acquisition and implementation of all related Server Infrastructure Services. Support and
maintenance of all Server related Infrastructure including hardware and software. Manage the provisioning of all
Server related Infrastructure Services, planning, coordinating, monitoring and controlling to ensure the availability
the services according to the Service Level Agreements. Ensure the resolution of hardware and software; incidents
and service requests according to contracted Agreements Support and maintenance of all Server related
Infrastructure according to prescribed policies, procedures, standards and governance frameworks.
Key Responsibility Areas
• Investigate/confirm/refer/log a call to upgrade the server.

• Rectify the faults affecting the availability of the server
• Installation of servers
• Implement procedures and standards for Directory Integrated Systems, Servers and related services and monitor
adherence thereof.
• Resolution and handling of medium operational Incidents as per SLA incident handling timeframes
• Monitoring of Server and Services Toolsets & Dashboards.
Qualifications and Experience

Minimum: 3 - year National Diploma / Degree in Computer Science, or IT/ related fields (NQF level 6) PLUS MCSA/
MCSE/ MCITP/ Microsoft Azure Certifications/ Microsoft 365 Certifications.
Certification: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate - Designing and
Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions Microsoft Certified:
Identity and Access Administrator Associate Azure SAP Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate
Microsoft 365 Certified: Teamwork Administrator Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator
Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer
Experience: 3 - 5 years’ experience as a Server Administrator in the provisioning, support and maintenance and
support of all Server related Infrastructure such as Enterprise Directory Services, virtualization and server
infrastructure technology stack. Experience in working within the ITIL Framework for Incident, Problem, Change, or
Service Experience in the design, planning, implementation of an Enterprise Server solutions and services.
Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Organizational Awareness: IT and Government Industry IT Products and Services Knowledge of:
System performance Server Performance Management knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, 802.1x, and DHCP protocols;
knowledge of Windows and Linux Servers, Server Operations, Server applications, etc.; knowledge of both physical
and virtualized servers, especially Hyper-V; Understanding of the government regulations Understanding of:
Hardware and software support for client system/solutions, Server & Storage related technologies & related
management toolsets and solutions Service Management systems (ASPECT /ARS/ITSM7) or equivalent applications
ICT Operational Trends Network Operating Systems Project Management NOS/Active Directory/Virtualisation Quality
assurance standards DNS, E-Mail, software deployment, Patch management, Core Stack builds VPN technologies
and concepts Disaster Recovery Virtualisation technologies and concepts Computer and network security principles
Operating System Stack builds (OS Imaging). Service Level Management Technical: Proficiency in maintenance of
Core Server infrastructure and Services (Patch management, Antivirus, DNS, DHCP, Agents etc). Microsoft
administration and related services. Virtualized server designs and support. Server monitoring. Server operating
system rebuilds and restore. Domain controllers rebuild and restore. Communication skills. Verbal Communication.
Writing skills. Reading skills. Reporting. Interpersonal Skills. Honest. Self-Management Skills. Initiative. Integrity.
Self-Actualization. Intellectual Skills. Responsible. Hard working. Team player. Solution oriented. Diligent. Act with
Integrity. Proactive & Decisive. Innovative and Assertive. Information Scanning. Lateral Thinking. Attention to
details. Problem solving, Decision making and analytical skills.
Technical Competencies: Application Development, Application Maintenance and Support, System Maintenance &
Support, Customer Relationship Management, Database Administration, Database Management,
Network/Infrastructure Management, IT Risk Management, Systems Administration, Vendor/Supplier Management
Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Attention to Detail, Analytical thinking, Active listening.
Other Special Requirements
N/A.
How to apply
To apply please log onto the e-Government Portal: www.eservices.gov.za and follow the following process;
1. Register using your ID and personal information;
2. Use received one-time pin to complete the registration;
3. Log in using your username and password;
4. Click on “Employment & Labour;
5. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;
Or, if candidate has registered on eservices portal, access www.eservices.gov.za, then follow the below steps:
1. Click on “Employment & Labour;

2. Click on “Recruitment Citizen”
3. Login using your username and password
4. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs
For queries/support contact [email protected] OR call 080 1414 882
CV`s sent to the above email addresses will not be considered
Closing Date: 26 July 2024
Disclaimer
SITA is an Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan.
Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Preference will be given to members of designated
groups.
• If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as
unsuccessful.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference
number of the position you are applying for.
• It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA).
• Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
• SITA reserves a right not to make an appointment.
• Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance score card contract,
verification of the applicants’ documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
• Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only.
• CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.

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VACANCY

REFERENCE NR : VAC00735/24 (Re-advertisement)

Purpose of the job

• Investigate/confirm/refer/log a call to upgrade the server.

Qualifications and Experience

MCSE/ MCITP/ Microsoft Azure Certifications/ Microsoft 365 Certifications.

1. Click on “Employment & Labour;

Closing Date: 26 July 2024

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