Server Management Specialist

CONTRACT TYPE    : Permanent

SALARY : R Level 10) Basic Salary Per Annum

CENTRE : OFFICE OF THE VALUER-GENERAL (PRETORIA)

DUTIES : Ensuring the availability of servers and network resources. Maintain a ticket system to increase the number of problems solved regarding any server issues. Provide reports regarding server issues and functionality to the Technology services manager and other relevant parties. Align with the Technology services manager regarding the strategic goals and objectives regarding server management and possible changes within their ICT strategy. Optimizing server performance to ensure efficient resource utilization. Maintaining data integrity by implementing backup strategies and disaster recovery plans. Implementing security measures to protect all the information assets from unauthorized access and data breaches.

REQUIREMENTS      

Formal qualifications: 3 Year National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science or Networking or System Design or any other IT related qualification. Additional qualifications that could assist; Cisco Certified Network Associate Data Center (CCNA Data Center). Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center (CCNP Data Center). Server Virtualisation with Hyper-V. CompTIA A+, N+ S+. CISSP or similar. Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate MCSA or MCSE [required]. SQL 2012/2014 SQL Server or later and SQL 2016. ITIL or similar certifications. Dell Server Specialist/ Associate. Added advantage: Other advantageous certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.

Job-related work experience: 5+ years in server and IT-related work. Knowledge regarding technology standards and best practices. Broad understanding of IT-related field. 

Job-related knowledge: Cloud-based server management. An Understanding of database and architecture design and implementation. Technical Competencies: IIS (Internet Information Services): Proficiency in managing IIS web server configurations. Mail Administration: Experience in email security and administration. MS Service Manager: Knowledge of Microsoft Service Manager for IT service management. SQL Server and SSIS: Familiarity with SQL Server and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). SharePoint: Experience with SharePoint 2010 or later for collaboration and document management. PowerShell: Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell.

NOTE

• All Race and Gender groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
• The Office of the Valuer-General requests applicants to attach comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications and identification document/permanent residency/work permit. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Reasonable accommodation shall apply for People with Disabilities (including where a driver's licence is a requirement).
• Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates within three (3) months after the closing date of the post.  If by then you have not been contacted for an interview, kindly consider your application  unsuccessful. 

IMPORTANT

• Office of the Valuer-General is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote inclusive representation in the Office of the Valuer-General through the filling of posts. We reserve the right not to fill a position.
• All applicants must be SA Citizens/Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a valid work permit. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and/or competency assessments at a time, date and place as determined by Office of the Valuer-General.  The Office the Valuer-General reserves the right to conduct pre-employment security screening and the appointment is subject to a positive pre-employment security screening result. Applicants must declare any/pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/ after the interview took place, note that the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated

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CLOSING DATE  : December 2025