IT Infrastructure Engineer (Hybrid Environment)

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Krugersdorp, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 2 days ago
Full-time IT & Software
R50 000 – R64 250/month
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Job Description

An university IT department in Krugersdorp needs infrastructure that just works, and someone to make it so. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is Krugersdorp-based, with most of your time spent at an university IT department. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

  • Document network diagrams and change records
  • Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
  • Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts
  • Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID
  • Troubleshoot load-shedding related outages and UPS failures

What you need

  • Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python
  • Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
  • Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
  • Clear change management and documentation habits
  • At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration

Extra points for

  • CCNA, Fortinet NSE or MikroTik certification
  • Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or AWS Solutions Architect Associate

On offer

  • Funded certification path
  • Company laptop, phone and home internet allowance
  • Medical aid and provident fund

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: short summary of one infrastructure project you led plus certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Krugersdorp; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.
  • Be ready to talk through an outage you fixed, step by step; it's a common interview question.

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Job details
SalaryR50 000 – R64 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKrugersdorp, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Experience9+ years
Posted21 October 2026
Closing Date20 November 2026
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