It Specialist

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Job Summary
In order to be considered the following is required:

  • Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Information Technology
  • Between 3 - 5 years of proven experience encompassing IT management, systems administration and project management
  • Experience with software testing, API integration and data analysis
  • Advanced technical expertise in Microsoft Server, Office 365, Active Directory, DNS / DHCP, Linux, VMware, Veeam, firewalls, networking and database administration (SQL / MySQL)
  • General coding proficiency in PHP and mySQL and the ability to modify and troubleshoot code within a WordPress environment
  • Intermediate understanding of C# coding language is advantageous
  • Advanced Microsoft 365 Suite Skills (including Excel, Power Bi, Teams and Power Automate)
  • Ability to manage IT budgets and procurement
  • Demonstrated knowledge of various hosting models (shared vs cloud) and experience in planning, recommending, and executing migration strategies from traditional hosted environments to major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
  • Strong communicator with the ability to lead teams and drive innovation
Duties & Responsibilities:
IT Operations & Support:
  • Oversee daily IT operations, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware, software and network systems
  • Provide first, second and third-line support to all staff, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues
  • Manage help desk operations, call logging and troubleshooting for hardware, software, networking and printing
  • Maintain security and anti-virus protocols across all devices and systems
  • Conduct regular network backups and ensure disaster recovery readiness
  • Offer remote support to staff and clients as required
Infrastructure & Systems Administration:
  • Administer Microsoft Server environments, Office 365
  • Manage virtualization platforms, storage solutions and backup technologies
  • Oversee firewall configuration and network security
  • Implement and maintain hosted infrastructure, telecommunications, emails, switches, firewalls and fibre technologies
  • Evaluate, test and advise on IT systems and projects, including integration with third-party platforms
IT Leadership & Project Management:
  • Manage IT projects from conception to completion, including process improvement initiatives, software development and infrastructure upgrades
  • Define project scope, allocate resources, set deadlines and establish communication strategies
  • Assemble and guide project teams, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets
  • Track milestones, deliverables, and change requests for smooth project progression
  • Present progress reports and integrate feedback for continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with executives, department heads and external vendors to align IT strategy with business goals
IT Governance, Compliance & Budget Management:
  • Establish and enforce IT policies, procedures and strategies to guarantee robust data security and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Oversee and manage the IT budget, handling procurement and expenditure for all hardware, software and services
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for all changes related to users, system functions and infrastructure
  • Strengthen the IT infrastructure by implementing new technologies and conducting routine security checks
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
  • Serve as the main liaison for IT matters, communicating updates on changes, milestones and other important information
  • Provide training and support to staff on IT systems and best practices
  • Manage relationships with internal and external IT service providers, ensuring high-quality service delivery
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1612085
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned