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IT Systems Administrator Jobs in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: IT Systems Administrator
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
ITE007611/STU
Date posted:
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Location:
Stellenbosch, South Africa
SUMMARY:
We are on the lookout for an IT Systems Administrator!
POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
Infrastructure & Systems
- Maintain Windows servers and virtual environments (Hyper-V/VMware)
- Manage user accounts and access (Active Directory & Google Workspace)
- Monitor backups and perform recovery testing
- Track system performance and escalate issues
- Support Google Workspace administration and security
Network Administration
- Monitor LAN, WAN, and VPN connectivity
- Assist with setup of network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls)
- Manage VLANs and DHCP allocations
- Monitor network traffic and enforce security protocols
Security & Compliance
- Execute patching schedules for systems
- Support vulnerability remediation and enforce MFA
- Assist with audits and compliance reporting
Documentation
- Maintain network and infrastructure diagrams
- Create runbooks for recurring tasks
- Record system and configuration changes
Support & Standby
- Provide weekend standby support on rotation
- Respond to incidents and escalate when needed
- Maintain clear communication and incident logs
Job Experience and Skills Required:
- Grade 12 (Matric) – essential
- IT Diploma or equivalent in Network Management
- 3–5 years’ experience in backend-focused technical roles
- Strong experience with Windows Server (2019/2022), virtualization, and SAN/NAS
- Good understanding of OSI model and TCP/IP networking
- Knowledge of firewall traffic flow and network security principles
- Experience with endpoint, application, and infrastructure security
- Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell or Bash) – advantageous
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking ability
- Good analytical and organizational skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Apply now!
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