IT Manager (Mid-Sized Company)

How2Apply Talent Network
Boksburg, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 5 hours ago
Contract IT & Software
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Job Description

You'll keep servers, networks and cloud services up and secure for an internet service provider in Boksburg. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

Location: Boksburg, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

  • Document network diagrams and change records
  • Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget
  • Apply monthly patches to servers and network devices
  • Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
  • Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
  • Troubleshoot load-shedding related outages and UPS failures
  • Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID

Must-haves

  • Clear change management and documentation habits
  • Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
  • Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
  • At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration

Helpful, not essential

  • Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh
  • Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or AWS Solutions Architect Associate

On offer

  • Medical aid and provident fund
  • Company laptop, phone and home internet allowance
  • Standby allowance and overtime for maintenance windows
  • Funded certification path

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS, short summary of one infrastructure project you led plus IT degree or diploma.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

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

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How to stand out

  • Mention the environment size, such as "120 VMs, 14 sites, 900 users", as it tells recruiters your level.
  • Group your CV skills by area, such as networking, cloud, security and scripting, so the tech reviewer finds them fast.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationBoksburg, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Experience3+ years
Posted10 October 2026
Closing Date9 November 2026
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