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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (SANRAL) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (SANRAL)
SERVER ENGINEER (WINTEL AND VMWARE) X2
National
Permanent
Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Server Engineer is responsible for maintaining and optimizing SANRAL’s virtualized infrastructure, including vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, and Site Recovery Manager (SRM). This role involves troubleshooting, managing patches, disaster recovery, and server migrations to ensure high system availability, security, and compliance. By providing ongoing support, generating reports, and assisting with continuous improvement efforts, the Server Engineer contributes to the smooth operation of ICT systems and supports SANRAL's modernization initiatives, aligning with the organization’s strategic ICT goals.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• (NQF Level 6) IT Diploma or equivalent.
• ITIL Foundation
• VMware Certified Professional and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate and/or Linux Certification Preferably Red Hat.
• Five years of relevant experience
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:
•VMware Administration: Expertise in vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Site Recovery Manager (SRM).
•Patch Management: Managing security and application patching using Microsoft Intune, ManageEngine, and SCCM.
•Security & Compliance: Ensuring PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 compliance through automated security updates.
•Server Builds & Migrations: Experience with server cloning, Sysprep, domain registrations, and OS upgrades.
•Monitoring & Automation: Utilizing SCOM, SCCM, PowerShell, Ansible, and VMware vRealize for proactive monitoring and automation.
•Linux Administration (Red Hat): Proficient in deploying, configuring, and managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments, including user and group management, patching, system security, and troubleshooting issues in enterprise settings
•Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies, processes, tools and best practices to deliver new or enhanced applications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management of systes in accordance with ITIL methodologies
•Respond to calls and requests logged on Helpdesk timeously and resolve them accordingly.
•SLA Management for Service Availability.
•Follow the change management, incident management and problem management according to the ITIL Framework.
•Continuous Improvements.
Operational
•Provide solution design and technical recommendations for VMware infrastructure.
•Support and maintain VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery (DR) testing and configuration.
•Implement and manage server migrations and cloning, including Sysprep, domain registrations, and patching.
•Maintain N-1 compliance for server OS upgrades to support PCI-DSS certification.
•Implement and maintain centralized license solutions (KMS) and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) authentication.
•Manage server security patching (create deployment packages, build release notes, and deploy to Test, Dev, and Production environments for 1000+ servers).
•Manage server application patching (e.g., Internet Explorer, IIS, .Net) across all servers.
•Oversee desktop security patch management for 1000+ endpoints (desktops/laptops).
•Develop and maintain patch schedules for continuous system security.
•Ensure compliance with security frameworks (PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001).
•Build and deploy new servers, including domain registration and patching.
•Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for SCCM, SCOM, Manage Engine, Intune and server OS standards.
•Coordinate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure Linux systems are integrated with VMware, SCCM, and related platforms.
•Implement security hardening measures and perform regular vulnerability assessments on Linux servers.
Reporting
•Daily System Availability KPI Reports: Generate and provide statistical reports on VMware infrastructure, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments and systems monitoring performance.
•Incident Management Reporting: Track and report on all logged, open, and closed tickets related to VMware and Windows Server environments.
•Ad-Hoc Business Reports: Compile and deliver custom reports based on business and ICT requirements.
•Automated Incident Reporting: Ensure daily automated reports of logged Incident Tickets using the Incident Management Tool (ITSM).
•Security & Patch Management Reports: Document and track patch deployment status for server security and compliance.
•Disaster Recovery & Backup Reports: Provide insights on SRM (Site Recovery Manager) testing, backup success rates, and DR readiness.
SERVER ENGINEER (WINTEL AND VMWARE) X2
National
Permanent
Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Server Engineer is responsible for maintaining and optimizing SANRAL’s virtualized infrastructure, including vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, and Site Recovery Manager (SRM). This role involves troubleshooting, managing patches, disaster recovery, and server migrations to ensure high system availability, security, and compliance. By providing ongoing support, generating reports, and assisting with continuous improvement efforts, the Server Engineer contributes to the smooth operation of ICT systems and supports SANRAL's modernization initiatives, aligning with the organization’s strategic ICT goals.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• (NQF Level 6) IT Diploma or equivalent.
• ITIL Foundation
• VMware Certified Professional and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate and/or Linux Certification Preferably Red Hat.
• Five years of relevant experience
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:
•VMware Administration: Expertise in vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Site Recovery Manager (SRM).
•Patch Management: Managing security and application patching using Microsoft Intune, ManageEngine, and SCCM.
•Security & Compliance: Ensuring PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 compliance through automated security updates.
•Server Builds & Migrations: Experience with server cloning, Sysprep, domain registrations, and OS upgrades.
•Monitoring & Automation: Utilizing SCOM, SCCM, PowerShell, Ansible, and VMware vRealize for proactive monitoring and automation.
•Linux Administration (Red Hat): Proficient in deploying, configuring, and managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments, including user and group management, patching, system security, and troubleshooting issues in enterprise settings
•Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies, processes, tools and best practices to deliver new or enhanced applications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management of systes in accordance with ITIL methodologies
•Respond to calls and requests logged on Helpdesk timeously and resolve them accordingly.
•SLA Management for Service Availability.
•Follow the change management, incident management and problem management according to the ITIL Framework.
•Continuous Improvements.
Operational
•Provide solution design and technical recommendations for VMware infrastructure.
•Support and maintain VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery (DR) testing and configuration.
•Implement and manage server migrations and cloning, including Sysprep, domain registrations, and patching.
•Maintain N-1 compliance for server OS upgrades to support PCI-DSS certification.
•Implement and maintain centralized license solutions (KMS) and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) authentication.
•Manage server security patching (create deployment packages, build release notes, and deploy to Test, Dev, and Production environments for 1000+ servers).
•Manage server application patching (e.g., Internet Explorer, IIS, .Net) across all servers.
•Oversee desktop security patch management for 1000+ endpoints (desktops/laptops).
•Develop and maintain patch schedules for continuous system security.
•Ensure compliance with security frameworks (PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001).
•Build and deploy new servers, including domain registration and patching.
•Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for SCCM, SCOM, Manage Engine, Intune and server OS standards.
•Coordinate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure Linux systems are integrated with VMware, SCCM, and related platforms.
•Implement security hardening measures and perform regular vulnerability assessments on Linux servers.
Reporting
•Daily System Availability KPI Reports: Generate and provide statistical reports on VMware infrastructure, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments and systems monitoring performance.
•Incident Management Reporting: Track and report on all logged, open, and closed tickets related to VMware and Windows Server environments.
•Ad-Hoc Business Reports: Compile and deliver custom reports based on business and ICT requirements.
•Automated Incident Reporting: Ensure daily automated reports of logged Incident Tickets using the Incident Management Tool (ITSM).
•Security & Patch Management Reports: Document and track patch deployment status for server security and compliance.
•Disaster Recovery & Backup Reports: Provide insights on SRM (Site Recovery Manager) testing, backup success rates, and DR readiness.
EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS:
Employment reference checks are a requirement as part of SANRAL’s recruitment and selection process. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. As an applicant of this position, you authorize SANRAL to process all the information provided for the purpose of your application for the position as well as the verification and record keeping of such credentials.
Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human resources department only.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY:
Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.
SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position
Closing date for applications: 27 February 2026
Link to apply for this position: https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2765&company=southafr02
Employment Permanent
Location SANRAL COC Offices, 36 Assegai Wood Road Rooihuiskraal, Centurion, Gauteng
Closing Date 27/02/2026