Systems Administrator (Microsoft 365 and Azure)

How2Apply Talent Network
Vereeniging, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time IT & Software
R39 750 – R52 750/month
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Job Description

You'll keep servers, networks and cloud services up and secure for a manufacturing group with several sites in Vereeniging. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Vereeniging; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

  • Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts
  • Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID
  • Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules
  • Troubleshoot load-shedding related outages and UPS failures
  • Build and maintain virtual machines on Hyper-V, VMware or Azure
  • Document network diagrams and change records

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

  • CCNA, Fortinet NSE or MikroTik certification
  • ISO 27001 audit experience
  • Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Vereeniging really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: short summary of one infrastructure project you led 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. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

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

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

Before you hit apply

  • 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
SalaryR39 750 – R52 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationVereeniging, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Experience3+ years
Posted12 October 2026
Closing Date15 November 2026
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