Systems Administrator

Department: Information Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: SA Central Johannesburg

The Systems Administrator is responsible for the effective provision, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure.

• Specialist technical support to users in response to issues pertaining to software development, SRS, documentation, software installations and upgrades.
• Ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff and Contractors
• General Desktop, Software and Hardware Support and domain User Maintenance and follow-up on hardware repairs.
• Network-related support (WAN, ISP etc.) and exchange and email Support.
• Setting up of mobile devices for network and mail connectivity and of the auditorium and training room machines.
• Audit and upkeep of data cards and conduct monthly generator testing.
• Take stock for cartridges\toners and ordering of necessary equipment and document solutions for future reference.

Special Skills and Knowledge

• Development principles
• Technical understanding (infrastructure issues related to Windows and servers).
• Good understanding of SYSPRO Architecture
• Microsoft SQL server
• SYSPRO ERP, Microsoft Office, Crystal reports (SRS
• SYSPRO Knowledge
• Troubleshooting (Conceptual understanding, analysis, debugging, and solution-provision)
• Customer interaction (Explaining of complex solutions)
• SYSPRO Reporting Services
• e.net Solutions
• Microsoft SQL Server
• SYSPRO Workflow
• Espresso
• Installations and upgrades
• Customization

Qualifications and Experience

• Senior Certificate or NQF 4 equivalent
• 3 to 4 years of experience in a system administration
• Experience in all or some of the following: Windows 7\8\8.1.; Server 2003\2008\2012\2012 R2.; Office 2010\2013.; Skype.; Crystal Reports.; Visual Studio 2008\2010\2012

Beneficial Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant certifications or qualifications
• Development exposure (i.e., .Net User controls, C#/ VB.NET, COBOL, VBScripting)