System Administrator

About the position

A boutique investment house based in Johannesburg is looking for a Junior Systems Administrator to help run its Windows server environment. This is a Microsoft server and infrastructure role rather than a networking one.

The role covers Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP, virtual servers, file and print services and the on-premises Exchange environment.

It is remote day to day, with regular attendance at the Sandton office to resolve hands-on issues in person. Training is provided in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, cybersecurity, backups and monitoring. The server fundamentals need to be in place already.

IN THIS ROLE

• Administer and troubleshoot the Windows Server environment, working problems through with Event Viewer, Services and system logs
• Administer Active Directory and Group Policy: users, groups, computers and organisational units, including policies created, changed and troubleshot
• Manage DNS and DHCP within the Windows domain, including scopes, reservations and leases
• Build and configure virtual servers in VMware or Hyper-V, through to joining them to the domain
• Run the Windows file, print and on-premises Exchange services, including shares, NTFS permissions and printers deployed through Group Policy
• Work remotely day to day, attending the Sandton office when an issue needs hands-on attention in person

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Hands-on experience across all five of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, virtualisation and DNS/DHCP. This is the minimum for consideration
• Work carried out personally rather than escalated. On virtualisation, that means having built a virtual server, not only logged in to one
• A reasonable understanding of networking: TCP/IP, gateways, DNS, VPNs and general connectivity troubleshooting
• A+, N+ or equivalent. A relevant IT diploma, certificate or degree is an advantage, not a requirement
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver's licence, for regular travel to the Sandton office

ON OFFER

R25 000 to R30 000 per month, total cost to company. Training provided in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, cybersecurity, backups and monitoring.

NEXT STEPS

Apply with your CV. Every application is read against the brief, and if your experience is a match, I will contact you.

I am not able to reply to everyone individually, so if you have not heard from me within 30 days, please take it that your application has not gone further this time.

Desired Skills:

• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Group Policy
• Vmware
• DHCP

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Certificate

About The Employer:

A boutique investment house based in Johannesburg, with a small, hands-on in-house IT function.