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  • johannesburg, gauteng, South Africa Ferva Business Partners Full-time R 558,000 Contract

    A technology solutions firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced IT System Administrator to lead troubleshooting, testing, and improvement of their products. The ideal candidate will possess strong networking, Linux administration, and scripting skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Key responsibilities include testing software releases,...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa AtripleA recruitment & temps Full-time

    A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to manage and maintain company software systems within the telecommunications industry. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of experience, MCSE certification, and a solid understanding of networking and systems administration, including VMWare and Linux. Responsibilities include system...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time

    Job purpose: The Linux Systems Operations Administrator position fits into the company technical team who is responsible for automating, securing and maintaining reliable systems and network infrastructure. An emphasis is placed on supporting our Premier customers with technical queries, dedicated and VPS support, systems automation, stability and...


  • gauteng, za, Gauteng Network Recruitment Full-time

    Work model: Remote (Hybrid to TERACO Data Centre in Isando) A leading technology-driven organisation is seeking a System Administrator to manage and maintain its critical IT infrastructure. This role plays a key part in ensuring system stability, security, and performance across a high-availability environment. The successful candidate will be Linux...

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    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time R 200,000 - R 260,000 Contract

    Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related (or equivalent work experience)Seasoned demonstrated experience in a similar role gained within a similar information technology environmentNon-negotiable skillset and experience in red hat Linux administration:Between 3-5 years' experience working on Linux.Preferable to have exposure to:...


  • City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa Computer Experts Personnel Full-time R 670,000 - R 893,000 Contract

    Job OverviewWe are looking for a dynamic and driven individual to take ownership of their role in maintaining, upgrading, and managing a diverse and growing infrastructure environment. You will be asked to explore, evaluate, and implement new software tools and technologies to help automate and simplify processes in order to achieve strategic goals. Some of...


  • Wes-Kaap, South Africa Hi-Tech Recruitment - Cape Town Full-time R 558,000 - R 725,000 Contract

    Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe server & network infrastructure team is seeking a strong Linux & Systems Administration Specialist to join its team. You will require a proven track record with at least 5+ years’ experience in a similar role having supported Linux Systems in an enterprise environment. You will also preferably be certified on CentOS, RedHat or...


  • gauteng, za, Gauteng Computer Experts Personnel Full-time

    Job OverviewWe are looking for a dynamic and driven individual to take ownership of their role in maintaining, upgrading, and managing a diverse and growing infrastructure environment. You will be asked to explore, evaluate, and implement new software tools and technologies to help automate and simplify processes in order to achieve strategic goals. Some of...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time

    Key purpose: We are looking for a Linux Engineer who will be responsible for implementing, maintaining,and monitoring the infrastructure; also, to collaborate with other team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes. You will become an integral part of the team, making every problem of the platform a problem of your own, and...


  • Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full-time R 400,000 - R 600,000 Contract

    Work model: Remote (Hybrid to TERACO Data Centre in Isando) A leading technology-driven organisation is seeking a System Administrator to manage and maintain its critical IT infrastructure. This role plays a key part in ensuring system stability, security, and performance across a high-availability environment. The successful candidate will be Linux...


  • gauteng, South Africa Hi-Tech Recruitment - Cape Town Full-time

    Duties & Responsibilities The server & network infrastructure team is seeking a strong Linux & Systems Administration Specialist to join its team. You will require a proven track record with at least 5+ years’ experience in a similar role having supported Linux Systems in an enterprise environment. You will also preferably be certified on Cent OS, Red Hat...


  • gauteng, South Africa E-Merge Full-time

    E-Merge is seeking a Linux System Administrator in Roodepoort to keep our infrastructure fast, secure, and reliable. You will build and maintain Linux environments, patch servers, and monitor systems to prevent issues. If you enjoy automating with Bash and managing web servers like NGINX/Apache, this role suits you. Competitive cost-to-company salary up to...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa parvana Full-time R 420,000 - R 640,000 Contract

    Parvana in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Linux Administrator to manage and secure Linux servers, monitor performance, and handle incident resolution. The role involves implementing patching, backup, and disaster recovery strategies, plus support for Apache/Tomcat and Java apps in enterprise environments.You will work with Proxmox/VMware/Hyper-V...


  • za E-Merge Full-time

    E-Merge is seeking a Linux System Administrator in Roodepoort to keep our infrastructure fast, secure, and reliable. You will build and maintain Linux environments, patch servers, and monitor systems to prevent issues.If you enjoy automating with Bash and managing web servers like NGINX/Apache, this role suits you. Competitive cost-to-company salary up to...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa BETSoftware Full-time

    BET Software is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer II to manage its Windows/Linux networks, AD/Exchange, and enterprise IT services in Durban. You will install patches, configure monitoring systems, and provide 1st/2nd line support to staff.The role requires 4+ years in IT, relevant IT qualifications, and familiarity with VIP Payroll and Pastel...


  • johannesburg, South Africa Datafin IT Recruitment Full-time

    ENVIRONMENT: A leading domain registration and website hosting company based in Johannesburg provides a range of online solutions that enable SMEs and entrepreneurs to establish and grow their digital presence.  They are seeking an experienced, hands-on Linux System Administrator to join their technical team and assume responsibility for the Linux...


  • LegKraal Gate, North West, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 420,000 - R 580,000 Contract

    Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks a meticulous System Administrator to manage an IT infrastructure. The hybrid role combines on-site responsibilities with remote work, ensuring server and network stability while supporting end-users.You will install and upgrade systems, implement security measures, and contribute to disaster recovery planning. Ideal candidates...


  • South Africa E-Merge Full-time R 270,000 - R 330,000 Contract

    E-Merge is seeking a Linux System Administrator in Roodepoort to keep our infrastructure fast, secure, and reliable. You will build and maintain Linux environments, patch servers, and monitor systems to prevent issues.If you enjoy automating with Bash and managing web servers like NGINX/Apache, this role suits you. Competitive cost-to-company salary up to...


  • LegKraal Gate, North West, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 350,000 - R 650,000 Contract

    Placements24 is seeking a reliable System Administrator to join our IT operations team. This role offers remote work with occasional site visits to Mahikeng, ensuring high availability of the company's server infrastructure.You will monitor performance, implement security measures, perform backups, and provide user support, contributing to a stable,...


  • north west, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a reliable System Administrator to join our IT operations team. This role offers remote work with occasional site visits to Mahikeng, ensuring high availability of the company's server infrastructure. You will monitor performance, implement security measures, perform backups, and provide user support, contributing to a stable,...