Systems Administrator (Microsoft 365 and Azure)

How2Apply Talent Network
Klerksdorp, North West
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
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Job Description

When the network goes down at this data centre in Klerksdorp, you're the one who brings it back. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Location: Klerksdorp, North West. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What you'll actually do

  • Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
  • Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts
  • Document network diagrams and change records
  • Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules
  • Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
  • Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID
  • Troubleshoot load-shedding related outages and UPS failures

You'll need

  • Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python
  • Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
  • Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
  • Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
  • Clear change management and documentation habits

Nice if you have

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

What's in it for you

  • Standby allowance and overtime for maintenance windows
  • Medical aid and provident fund
  • Funded certification path
  • 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. Keep copies of these ready to send: IT degree or diploma plus certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS.
  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 6 working days.

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

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.
  • 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
LocationKlerksdorp, North West
CategoryIT & Software
Experience9+ years
Posted5 November 2026
Closing Date11 December 2026
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