IT Manager (Mid-Sized Company)

Patch, monitor, back up and harden systems at a data centre in Sandton. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Sandton, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Document network diagrams and change records
• Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
• Build and maintain virtual machines on Hyper-V, VMware or Azure
• Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
• Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget

• Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python
• At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
• Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
• Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
• Clear change management and documentation habits
• Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance

• ISO 27001 audit experience
• CCNA, Fortinet NSE or MikroTik certification

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

• Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.
• Group your CV skills by area, such as networking, cloud, security and scripting, so the tech reviewer finds them fast.