Systems Administrator - Sandton

Job summary

Our client is looking for a Systems Administrator to join their team in Sandton.

Responsibilities

• This person's primary responsibility is the proactive management and maintenance of our office's IT infrastructure—ensuring that all systems, servers, and hardware remain fully operational at all times.
• Rather than just responding to IT issues, this role requires preventative action—regularly monitoring system health, conducting maintenance, and identifying potential failures before they impact operations.
• This role is strictly on-site—we need someone who is physically present to handle hands-on IT infrastructure tasks. No remote or phone-based support is primarily involved.
• The goal is system stability—this person must minimize downtime, ensure optimal performance of all IT assets, and maintain business continuity in our security monitoring command center.

Qualifications

• Someone with a proactive approach to IT management, focusing on preventative maintenance, system optimization, and reliability.
• A professional with hands-on IT/system administration experience in an IT-intensive environment.
• Strong understanding of Windows operating systems, IT security best practices, and hardware diagnostics.
• A self-sufficient, detail-oriented, and problem-solving individual who can work independently while collaborating with our remote IT team as needed.

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