ICT System Administrator (UNIX/Linux and Windows) REF NO: 3/3/1/87/2026 at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

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.