INKOMATI-USUTHU CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (IUCMA) VACANCIES

​Highly motivated and creative individuals seeking to join this exciting and rapidly growing institution who are suitably qualified are invited to apply for the following vacancy: 
 
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (NELSPRUIT, HEAD OFFICE) 
Remuneration Package within salary band C4 (Ref no 04/25/26) 
 
Requirements: The candidate must possess a recognized Three (3) year National diploma or degree in Information Technology. MCSE certificated will be an added advantage. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the related field. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work after hours when necessary. 
 
Knowledge, skills and competencies required: Active Directory 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019Firewall (Sophos, or , Cyberoam), HP Switching, Exchange Online, Antivirus, Microsoft Office, ITIL, Networking (Internet, Cabling, Wireless), Network security, Active Directory Engineer, Switching and Routing, Azure, Infrastructure, Backup Exec, McAfee, Office 365, Sophos, Firewall, Pen Testing, Report writing, Approachable, Attention to detail, Deadline driven, follow through, Proactive, Results driven, Team player. 
 
Key performance areas: installation and maintenance of Windows Server OS, Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, SQL, Windows 10, and Office applications. Ensure optimal operation, proper configuration, and backup of Windows servers and Microsoft applications. Perform ongoing monitoring and maintenance of all servers, addressing technical issues for end-users, including applications, client computers, and servers. Maintain server security, integrity, and regular hardware/software upgrades, including OS and application patching. Manage server solutions in both physical and virtual environments while operating and maintaining cybersecurity products such as anti-virus suites and Policy Auditor. Handle Active Directory maintenance, DNS changes, server permissions, log management, and email administration. Establish and secure network connections and firewalls through access control, monitoring, and evaluation. Oversee data backup, storage, and recovery processes, ensuring compliance with IT policies and standards. Compile monthly progress reports and assist in developing ICT demand plans. Ensure all ICT implementations and upgrades adhere to internal change management procedures.

IUCMA is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment or to withdraw the advert. It is the institutions’ intention to promote equity through the filling of vacancies in compliance with the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. 
 
Suitable candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, financial/ asset record, qualifications and previous employment). The successful candidate will be subject to a six (6) months’ probationary period. Preference will be given to South African citizens. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. 
 
Suitably qualifying candidates should apply as follows: Post at Human Resource Division, Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency, Private Bag X11214, Nelspruit 1200 or Hand Deliver to Floor Number 2, ABSA Square Building, 20 Paul Kruger Street, Nelspruit. A comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) with at least 3 contactable references, certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver’s license (not older than 6 months certification) to: Human Resource Division. All candidates must complete a compulsory IUCMA JOB APPLICATION FORM obtainable from the IUCMA website or at the IUCMA Receptions in Nelspruit, Bushbuckridge and Piet Retief. NO FAXED AND EMAILED APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. Candidates who graduated must submit certified copies of the qualifications. Candidates still to graduate can submit an endorsed academic record that states completion date of the qualification and the date of the graduation. 
 
Enquiries: Damaris Malumane or Zandile Tibane at 013 753 9000 
 
Closing date: 01 August 2025 
 
All applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
 
If you have not received a response from IUCMA within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.