Systems Administrator Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com

Title: Systems Administrator

Company: ExecutivePlacements.com

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Recruiter:

The Only Option

Job Ref:

JHB000100/JM

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Systems Administrator | Optimising CAD & Drawing Office Software | 5 Years’ Experience required for a Multi-National company based in Johannesburg

POSITION INFO:

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Co-ordinate, set up and support computer aided engineering systems (CAES)

Obtain standards information for SPS/client project specific requirements with PSL CAES and validate systems to be used
Set-up and control network groups, network configurations of CAES workstation
Set-up layering conventions, symbology and drawing sheets
Provide set-up and support for printing/plotting by configuring workstations for network plotting
Continually review and update SPS documentation and revise /modify to suit client specific requirements
Source relevant corrective solutions (software developer/internet)
Update SPS guideline to eliminate re-occurrence
Keep up to date with all hardware/software enhancement
Provide assistance to CADD users, by reviewing new software and testing against new documentation, and assisting with roll-out of new software applications
Continually consult with software suppliers, PSL and
Continually monitor and perform software maintenance as and when

Administration, documentation and file management

Setting up the drawing structure to organize and maintain drawing files, records, and
Set-up EDMS to create records of drawing office register and ensure accurate distribution of updated drawings
Register all new workstations prior to despatch on projects
Keep track of all CAES workstations where deployed, users and log-in information
Keep track of all hardware config/software loaded on each workstation and records of software serial numbers
Control monthly plotting records and submit to PSL CAES at the end of each month
Ensure all design drawings, project documentation and 3D models are saved on the relevant CADD servers
Control methods of electronical transfer and receipt of electronic documentation
Restrict and control access to “issued for construction” electronic files as and when required
Assist PSL with archiving and handing over of final archiving media according to company policies
Assist in IT Support duties
Asset Management
Creation of new account for Papercut application
Coordination of office access control
Co-ordination and support on SharePoint activities
Backing of Plant 3D software

Standards and Compliance

Create Projects and load project agreements on Oracle system
Co-ordinate IT software and hardware procurement process
Audit 2D and 3D electronic media and generate report and give feedback to PSL
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AutoCAD features and drafting best
Adhere to established CAD standards and contribute to improving drafting procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

More than 5 years’ experience in drawing office software
More than 2 years’ IT background will be an added advantage
Experience with additional software such as Revit, SolidWorks, Civil 3D, or MicroStation, Inventor will be an added advantage
Knowledge in all disciplines will be an advantage

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