Linux Systems Administrator

How2Apply Talent Network
Polokwane, Limpopo
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
R44 250 – R57 250/month
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Job Description

A managed services provider in Polokwane needs infrastructure that just works, and someone to make it so. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The site is in Polokwane; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

The work, day to day

  • Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
  • Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
  • Build and maintain virtual machines on Hyper-V, VMware or Azure
  • Troubleshoot load-shedding related outages and UPS failures
  • Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
  • Document network diagrams and change records

What you need

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

Helpful, not essential

  • Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or AWS Solutions Architect Associate
  • ISO 27001 audit experience
  • CCNA, Fortinet NSE or MikroTik certification

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Polokwane really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS, short summary of one infrastructure project you led plus IT degree or diploma.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Mention the environment size, such as "120 VMs, 14 sites, 900 users", as it tells recruiters your level.
  • Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.

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Job details
SalaryR44 250 – R57 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPolokwane, Limpopo
CategoryIT & Software
Experience8+ years
Posted8 November 2026
Closing Date4 December 2026
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