Systems Administrator (Piketburg) at Bergrivier Municipality

Qualifications: 

• National Diploma: Information Technology/Computer Science/Information Systems or Relevant professional ICT qualification
• Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

Experience: 

• Two (2) - Five (5) year’s relevant experience.
• Requirements: Valid Code B driver`s license ∙
• System and database troubleshooting skills ∙
• Report development using SQL, Power BI, Excel, or similar tools ∙
• Familiarity with Active Directory, virtual servers, and software patching tools ∙
• Basic scripting or low-code development experience ∙
• Understanding of ICT security and risk principles ∙
• Knowledge of change control processes and audit trails ∙
• Familiarity with CMS platforms ∙
• Must be able to work overtime ∙
• Perform standby duty ∙
• Ability to work independently and with confidential information ∙
• Knowledge on a range of computer systems ∙
• Ability to communicate via email, telephone or person to person ∙
• Good sight and hearing required ∙
• Must be physically fit and healthy ∙
• Ability to perform manual operations ∙ Must be able to deal with stressful situations

Job purpose: 

• To support the effective functioning, integration, security, and compliance of municipal information systems, with a specific focus on financial systems, data governance, statutory reporting (e.g. mSCOA), and performance monitoring.
• The incumbent ensures systems stability through technical support, reporting development, access control, backup routines, and change management processes, while also acting as a system champion for strategic ICT initiatives such as Smart City technologies.

Key Performance Areas: 

• Assigning and enforcing security policies for all databases and applications and installing or updating software in order to allow the IT department to perform their duties and be more effective and efficient ∙
• Responsible for supporting the technical implementation and functional integration of municipal systems across departments.
• This include assisting with data migration, conducting compatibility testing preparing integration documentation, and working with service providers to ensure that systems interface correctly. The role contributes to systemsrollouts, upgrades, and compliance by ensuring that integration routines are accurate, secure, and aligned with business and legislative requirements 

Date of acceptance: 01 April 2026 or as soon as possible