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STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)
 
VACANCY
 
REFERENCE NR : VAC01181 
JOB TITLE : Senior Specialist: System Administrator –Linux/UNIX 
JOB LEVEL : D1 
SALARY : R 432,296 - R 720,493 
REPORT TO : Technical Manager: HSP 
DIVISION : IT Infrastructure Services 
DEPT : Hosting 
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof 
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External) 
 
Purpose of the job 
Responsible for the proactive monitoring of System Software and Hardware in the Midrange server environment. The incumbent will also be responsible to perform and maintain tier 2 and 3 levels to ensure continuous service to the client. 
 
 
Key Responsibility Areas 
• Infrastructure Preparation 
• Management and Administration of database management systems, patches and service packs 
• Server hardware and software setup, configuration, monitor and administration; 
• Configuration of operating system sub systems (network, access, storage, runtime, etc); 
• Installation and configuration of middleware and connector software modules; 
• Administration of database management systems, patches and service packs 
• Coordinate and plan new hardware, software, installations and updates including firmware updates; 
• Backup and restore data and systems; 
• Disaster Recovery procedures and testing; 
• Systems performance monitoring and tuning; 
• User support in order to resolve problems (outside vendors and internal personnel); 
• Configuration, Change and Incident Management, attend CAB meetings; 
• To report on the work of the section to ensure accountability; and 
• Management of operation staff in order to reach the objectives of hosting services. 
 
 
Qualifications and Experience 
Minimum: 3-year National Higher Diploma / Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology. 
 
Experience: 5-6 years practical experience System Administration experience with management responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation as well as experience in the provisioning of ICT solutions specifically within the UNIX and Microsoft environment. 
 
Technical Competencies Description 
Knowledge of: At least one of UNIX/SOLARIS, Microsoft, LINUX operating systems and other software tools. IT hardware and software, VMWare, Hyper-Converged Infrastructure. Leadership Competencies: Customer Experience; Collaboration; Communicating and Influencing; Honesty, Integrity and Fairness; Outcomes driven; Innovation; Planning and Organising; Creative Problem Solving; Bimodal IT Practice; Managing People and Driving Performance; Decision-making; Responding to Change and Pressure; and Strategic Thinking. Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Active listening; Attention to Detail; Analytical thinking; Continuous Learning; Disciplined; Resilience; Stress Management. 
 
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 
Kindly send your CV to: Judith.recruitment@sita.co.za
 
Closing Date: 16 February 2021
 
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 applicant’s documents (Qualifications), and reference checking. 
• Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only. 
• CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.

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