ICT Systems Administrator

SANSA has the mandate to drive the promotion and use of space and cooperation in space-related activities. To achieve this mandate, the Agency fosters research in space science and technology advances space engineering programmes and supports the creation of an environment conducive to industrial development in space technologies within the framework of national government policy. More information about the organisation can be found at http://www.sansa.org.za.

SANSA thrives on its employees’ creativity, competencies, expertise and ingenuity to succeed in a high-performing environment. If you aspire to the SANSA values of customer-centricity, collaboration and teamwork, innovation and solutions-driven, responsiveness to opportunities, and having fun together, then SANSA could be the place for you.

The following opportunity exists in SANSA at the Hartebeesthoek site to be filled by an individual with the relevant skills, drive, competencies and qualifications.

Reporting to the ICT Projects Manager, the ICT Systems Administrator will be responsible for a wide range of systems administrative tasks which keep SANSA’s hardware, software, servers, and overall ICT systems operating efficiently.

Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:

• System Administration
• Systems Maintenance
• Documentation
• Communication
• Human Capital Development (HCD)

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

• A 3-year Degree or Diploma in IT, Computer Engineering or a similar qualification
• Minimum of 3 years as an ICT Systems Administrator or similar
• Experience and proficiency in:
  • Windows Server environments, including virtualised systems (Hyper-V, ESXi)
  • Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.)
  • Microsoft operating systems
  • Desktop software and server software (installing, configuring and troubleshooting), e.g. Microsoft Office, Access, Outlook
  • Hardware technical skills, i.e. use tools and other means to fix/maintain/repair
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols and troubleshooting
• Certifications such as CompTIA, Linux+, ITIL Foundation, Azure Administrator, etc., will be advantageous
• A valid driver’s license

Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV and apply on www.sansa.org.za

Disclaimer

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should a candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavour to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with SANSA's Employment Equity plans. SANSA reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

Background verification, including criminal records, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, shall form part of the selection process. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.