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ICT System Administrator (Unix/Linux and Windows)
Directorate: ICT Service Delivery and Operations
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ICT System Administrator for Unix/Linux and Windows server management. Requires Grade 12, National Diploma in IT, and 3 years IT experience including 1 year Unix/Linux.
- Maintain and support Unix/Linux and Windows server infrastructure, including provisioning, configuration and troubleshooting.
- Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange, Microsoft 365 and Entra ID systems.
- Monitor server performance, manage DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, file and print services, and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
- Research new technologies and trends in server infrastructure, cloud services and security; test new hardware and software.
- Contribute to ICT projects including rollout, planning and investigation of software and hardware upgrades.
- Must have Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science (NQF Level 6), minimum 3 years IT experience with at least 1 year Unix/Linux, and valid driver's license.
- Apply by hand delivery to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or email ICTSArecruit87@nda.gov.za. No closing date stated.
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Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science (NQF Level 6).
- Minimum three 3 years relevant experience in IT, of which at least one (1) year should be in a Unix/Linux server environment.
- Job-Related Knowledge:
- Unix/ Linux and Windows Server administration and management.
- Active Directory and Group Policy.
- Exchange administration.
- Microsoft 365 and Entra ID administration.
- Hyper-V virtualisation.
- Knowledge of hardware and software troubleshooting.
- Server monitoring and performance management.
- DHCP, DNS and TCP/IP.
- File and print.
- Job Related Skills:
- Experience on server operating systems, including installation, configuration and maintenance.
- Cloud services and hybrid infrastructure management.
- Automation and scripting.
- Good collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
- Attention to detail.
- Drive and critical thinking.
- Technical Competence.
- A Valid driver’s license.
Duties
- Maintain Hardware and Software Infrastructure:
- Provisioning of Unix/ Linux and Windows server infrastructure and support.
- Unix/Linux and Windows Server Maintenance.
- Active Directory Administration.
- Microsoft 365 and Entra ID administration.
- Troubleshooting and monitoring both Unix/Linux and Windows server environments.
- Ensure ICT governance and risk management.
- Research Future Trends and Technologies:
- Testing new Hardware and Software in the market.
- Research new trends in market and make recommendations.
- Zero Trust Security.
- AI and Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, internet of things etc.
- Contribution in Projects:
- Rollout of special projects.
- Investigate and plan software and hardware projects.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ICTSArecruit87@nda.gov.za
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Enquiries
Ms M Nemutendani Tel No: (012) 319 6154 / 6195
Notes from the department
EE Target: African Females and persons with disability.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 5 · open the PDF
POST 35/01: ICT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (UNIX/LINUX AND WINDOWS) REF NO: 3/3/1/87/2026 Directorate: ICT Service Delivery and Operations SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria) REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science (NQF Level 6). Minimum three 3 years relevant experience in IT, of which at least one (1) year should be in a Unix/Linux server environment. Job-Related Knowledge: Unix/ Linux and Windows Server administration and management. Active Directory and Group Policy. Exchange administration. Microsoft 365 and Entra ID administration. Hyper-V virtualisation. Knowledge of hardware and software troubleshooting. Server monitoring and performance management. DHCP, DNS and TCP/IP. File and print. Job Related Skills: Experience on server operating systems, including installation, configuration and maintenance. Cloud services and hybrid infrastructure management. Automation and scripting. Good collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team. Attention to detail. Drive and critical thinking. Technical Competence. A Valid driver’s license. DUTIES: Maintain Hardware and Software Infrastructure: Provisioning of Unix/ Linux and Windows server infrastructure and support. Unix/Linux and Windows Server Maintenance. Active Directory Administration. Microsoft 365 and Entra ID administration. Troubleshooting and monitoring both Unix/Linux and Windows server environments. Ensure ICT governance and risk management. Research Future Trends and Technologies: Testing new Hardware and Software in the market. Research new trends in market and make recommendations. Zero Trust Security. AI and Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, internet of things etc. Contribution in Projects: Rollout of special projects. Investigate and plan software and hardware projects. ENQUIRIES: Ms M Nemutendani Tel No: (012) 319 6154 / 6195 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ICTSArecruit87@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: African Females and persons with disability.