Search thousands of fresh jobs

×
This job is expired
DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

Linux Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Specialist position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 02 Jun 2026 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Expires in 30 days
  • Job 2640086 - Ref 878000020251114
Apply Now

About the position

The Junior Automation Engineer is a developing subject matter expert, responsible for researching, developing, designing, and building automated systems and/or applications that are implemented to perform a variety of tasks reducing the need for human intervention in order to maximize efficiency.


We are seeking a Junior Automation Engineer with 2-3 years of hands-on experience in Automation.


Key responsibilities:


  • Collaborates with internal stakeholders as well as external partners to identify
  • Develop, configure and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline processes.
  • Support Integration of automation solutions into existing systems and workflows.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve automations-related issues promptly
  • Participate in testing, validation, and documentation of automation processes
  • Assist in monitoring automation performance and optimizing for efficiency
  • Stay updated with emerging automation technologies and best practices
  • Performs any other related task as required.
 


To thrive in this role, you need to have:


  • Proficiency in Linux (administration and scripting).
  • Strong knowledge of Python or other scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Java).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps).
  • Experience using Ansible, N8N, and Metabase.
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and automation frameworks.
  • Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
 


Academic qualifications and certifications:


  • Diploma or relevant certification in IT, Automation, or related field (degree advantageous but not required).
  • 2·3 years of experience in automation engineering or similar role.
  • Exposure to robotics, AI, or machine learning concepts is a plus.
 


Required experience:


  • Experience with version control systems (Git).
  • Familiarity with performance testing and automation pipelines.
  • Moderate level demonstrated experience with robotics, AI and machine learning.
  • Moderate level demonstrated project management experience.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) concepts and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies.
  • Moderate level programming and scripting skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C#.


Desired Skills:

  • Azure
  • Linux
  • Ansible
  • Java
  • Jenkins
  • GitLab
  • CI/CD

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

About The Employer:


Apply Now

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

About the agency

Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

Receive a daily digest of all new jobs matching this job. Your information is safe with us and you can cancel any time.

Expires in 29 days

Email me jobs similar to: Linux Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Receive a daily digest of all new jobs matching this job: Senior IT Auditor. Your information is safe with us and you can cancel at any time.