Systems Administrator (Microsoft 365 and Azure) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network
Harrismith, Free State
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time IT & Software
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Job Description

A manufacturing group with several sites in Harrismith needs infrastructure that just works, and someone to make it so. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll be based at a manufacturing group with several sites in Harrismith. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

The work, day to day

  • Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
  • Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
  • Build and maintain virtual machines on Hyper-V, VMware or Azure
  • Document network diagrams and change records
  • Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills

You'll need

  • At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
  • Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
  • Clear change management and documentation habits
  • Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
  • Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python
  • Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts

Nice if you have

  • Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or AWS Solutions Architect Associate
  • ISO 27001 audit experience
  • Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  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): short summary of one infrastructure project you led, certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS 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 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 Harrismith.

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

Before you hit apply

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationHarrismith, Free State
CategoryIT & Software
Experience9+ years
Posted10 October 2026
Closing Date7 November 2026
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