Linux Systems Administrator

How2Apply Talent Network
Thohoyandou, Limpopo
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
R38 250 – R54 500/month
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Job Description

When the network goes down at this financial services company in Thohoyandou, you're the one who brings it back. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll report in Thohoyandou. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

  • Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget
  • Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
  • Apply monthly patches to servers and network devices
  • Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
  • Build and maintain virtual machines on Hyper-V, VMware or Azure

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

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

What's in it for you

  • Funded certification path
  • 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. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: IT degree or diploma plus short summary of one infrastructure project you led.
  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 8 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Thohoyandou.

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

How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryR38 250 – R54 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationThohoyandou, Limpopo
CategoryIT & Software
Experience4+ years
Posted14 November 2026
Closing Date11 December 2026
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