Server Engineer

Description

The Server Engineer will form part of the Server Administration team and report directly to the Manager: IT Infrastructure. The role supports in ensuring the effective operation, stability, and security of the corporate server environment. The role encompasses the management of physical hardware and virtual platforms, user accounts and domain administration, email systems, server and hypervisor operating systems, database administration, storage (SAN), backup and recovery, and other critical data center functions.

Requirements

Key Performance Indicators:

Technical job role requirements include:

Microsoft Active Directory, Domain Administration - MS Active Directory & Domain Administration , users , groups and permissions management.

Server Virtualization - Configuration, operation and administration of the Virtual Server platform, including related Storage (SAN) and Networking.

Backup & Recovery, DR - Competent use of technology & practices to ensure business continuity of IT systems , and compliance in terms of audits & risk assessments.

Problem Solving, Troubleshooting & Performance Management - able to effectively use IT Infrastructure tools for monitoring , alerting , trouble-shooting and problem-solving to maintain optimal and efficient server & storage performance & availability.

Interfacing (Internal and External) - Good verbal and written communication skills required to contribute on a technical level with internal and external parties.

Best-Practice & Standards - Recommend standards & practices in terms of server , storage , database and domain administrative functions for continuous improvement.

Cyber Security - All aspects of the role to be carried out compliant to security standards

Installations & Configuration, Hardware - install and administer IT infrastructure server and storage hardware. (Rack , stack , cable management etc.)

Administrative job role requirements

Job card / Ticket Resolution - Able to communicate effectively to manage, prioritise and resolve job cards / tickets for assigned tasks and service requests.

Documentation - Create and maintain documentation related to the server & storage environment. This includes knowledge repository / wiki , training material , standards and procedures.

Support job role requirements

Must provide support to other IT teams (Software & Systems , Network , End-User etc) as well as end-users via job card / ticket resolution , in a competent, respectful and professional manner.

After-hours stand-by on a rotational basis within the team is a requirement,

Experience:

At least 3-6 years relevant experience in server engineer/administration role within IT infrastructure support and administration with hands-on experience on:

• server virtualization
• server & storage administration
• domain & user administration
• hardware installation & configuration
• monitoring , alerting & performance management
• backup & recovery
• database operations / administration

Placement at a particular grade is contingent upon management’s decision as well as additional relevant skills -based and site-specific factors deemed appropriate.Qualification

Matric-Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)

Required Certifications:

• Certification in a current Server Virtualization technology (VMware Certified Professional VPC, Microsoft Azure Administrator , Oracle VM , HPE VM Essentials etc.)
• Certification or equivalent Formal Training Qualification that will validate competence in Microsoft Active Directory and Domain Administration (Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate , Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate , MCSE / MCP , or equivalent)
• Certification or equivalent Formal Training Qualification that will validate competence in Networking (CompTIA Network+ , Cisco CCNA or equivalent)

Advantageous & Differentiating Applicant Criteria:

Certifications or equivalent Formal Training Qualifications that will indicate competence in IT Infrastructure technologies relevant to a Server Administrators role :

• Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (and other related MS)
• Certification or equivalent Formal Training Qualification that will indicate competence in Backup & Recovery systems (CommVault Certified Professional CCP , Veeam Certified Engineer VMCE , or equivalent)
• CompTIA Server+ , CompTIA Linux+ ,
• CompTIA Network+ , CompTIA Security+ , CompTIA A+
• VMware Certified Professional VPC
• IBM i (AS400) Operator / Administrator
• MS Remote Desktop Services (RDS) platform with Thin Client Terminals
• IT Degree or Diploma
• Experience working in a Production / Manufacturing environment

Essential Competencies, Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Able to demonstrate full computer literacy & basic MS Office (Word , Excel) abilities
• Effective troubleshooting and problem solving. Analytical thinking structured and organised.
• Ability to stay calm and focused on occasion under pressure
• Honesty, integrity and respect for confidentiality.

Avalid driver’s license and owns reliable transport is required, for after-hours stand-by purposes.

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Closing Date: 04th May 2026