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STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)
 
This is a re-advert, candidates who previously applied need not apply
 
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REFERENCE NR: VAC00565
JOB TITLE: Senior Specialist: System Administrator (LINUX)
JOB LEVEL: D2
SALARY: R 432,296 - R 720,493
REPORT TO: Technical Manager: Private On-Premise Oracle Cloud
DIVISION: IT Infrastructure
Department HSP&CP: Open Systems and Cloud Operations (Private On-Premise Oracle Cloud)
LOCATION: SITA Centurion
 
POSITION STATUS: Permanent for internal candidates and 2 years FTC for external candidates
 
 
Purpose of the job
Responsible for the proactive monitoring of Infrastructure and System Software in the Cloud environment. The incumbent will also be responsible to maintain and support environments to ensure continuous service to the client.
 
Key Responsibility Areas
 Infrastructure Preparation;
 Management and Administration of database management systems, patches and service packs;
 User support in order to resolve problems (outside vendors and internal personnel) ;
 To report on the work of the section to ensure accountability;
 Management of operation staff in order to reach the objectives of hosting services;
 
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications: National Diploma in IT /Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related qualifications.
 
 
Experience: 6-7 Years practical experience System Administration experience with management responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation.
4 years’ experience in the provisioning of ICT solutions specifically within the LINUX and Microsoft environments is strongly preferred.
Server and system Administration in a cloud environment will an added advantage.
 
Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: at least one of UNIX/SOLARIS, Microsoft, LINUX operating systems and other software tools. IT hardware and software
 
Skills: System Administration; Basic project management; Self -motivated, Judgment, Organizing, Planning, Assertiveness, Result, Sense of urgency, Service Orientation, Analytical, Client focus, Communication, Presentations, skills transfer.
 
Other Special Requirements
Behavioural attributes: Self-confidence, Problem resolution, communication, team leader, analytical.
 
The incumbent will be required to consult and interact with Government officials, standards generating and accreditation/certification bodies.
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How to apply
Internal candidates must apply using this email address: Lerato.internalrecruitment@sita.co.za
External candidates must apply using this email address: Lerato.recruitment@sita.co.za
 
Closing Date: 30 September 2020
 
Disclaimer
SITA is an Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Preference will be given to members of designated groups.
 If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
 Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference number of the position you are applying for.
 It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
 Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
 SITA reserves a right not to make an appointment.
 Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance score card contract, verification of the applicants documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
 Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only.
 CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.