Data Centre Infrastructure Specialist

4 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Matriq Pty Full time

About Matriq Pty:

We are South Africa's leading provider of resilient, vendor-neutral data environments.

Matriq Pty offers clients cost-effective and secure colocation facilities designed and operated to global best practices.

The focus on data centre excellence ensures optimal performance and reliability for our clients' critical infrastructure.

Job Description:

The Data Centre Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Data Centre facility.

This includes monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical infrastructure to ensure efficient operation of the Data Centre.

  • Monitoring critical infrastructure, including generators, UPS systems, fire suppression, and cooling systems.
  • Performing planned and preventative maintenance on all infrastructure.
  • Detecting and resolving faults in critical systems.

Main Responsibilities:

Switching and isolating MV and LV equipment, installing new plant equipment, performing daily inspections of electrical, mechanical, and fire systems, and providing technical support for system/network installations and configurations.

Evaluating heating and cooling systems for optimal performance, ensuring compliance with SLAs and MSAs, adhering to company policies and procedures, legislative requirements, and inter-departmental OLAs.

Skill Requirements:

  • Strong technical and electrical abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills for explaining technical processes to non-technical staff.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Self-motivated, professional, patient with commitment to continuous learning.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Red Seal Trade Tested Electrician or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 2 years of post-qualification work experience.
  • Previous experience in a Data Centre environment advantageous.


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