Systems Administrator: Networks

at  University of the Western Cape

Post Number
8032035
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> ICS Department -> IT Operations & Services
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
11/7/2024

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A NQF7 (or higher) level qualification with three years in a datacentre environment.

OR

• Matric plus relevant accredited (industry recognised) professional certification/s (for example CCNP, CCNA, Network+, etc) with demonstrated 5 years’ experience in a datacentre environment at a large organisation or educational institution.

Minimum competencies required:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills,
• Ability to work across interdisciplinary teams,
• Ability to analyse and resolve problems swiftly using a range of network diagnostic tools and techniques,
• Ability to adapt to new technologies,
• Ability to adapt to best practice frameworks to secure the network,
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, policies and processes as related to the network infrastructure environment.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

ROLE CLARIFICATION & KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The Information & Communication Services (ICS) Department at the University of the Western Cape delivers a broad range of best practice Information & Communication Technology services to one of South Africa’s most dynamic universities. The ICS department has identified a growth area within the Operations and Services unit that focus on delivering services aligned to the University strategy and as part of the Institutional Operating Plan (IOP). In order to deliver on the Department’s strategic initiatives, an opportunity exists for a suitably qualified candidate:

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INCUMBENT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Member of the Networks unit responsible for overall network support across multiple campuses,
• Configure, implement, maintain network equipment including core, datacentre and enterprise switches, AP’s, WLC, IPT and routers,
• Contribute to development of procedures and processes for enterprise network operations,
• Contribute to developing technology standards and best practices for the enterprise network,
• Contribute to the team in analysing technology industry and market trends, and determining potential impact upon the enterprise,
• Support integrated network technologies such as LAN, WAN, Wireless, convergence and other digital communication technologies,
• Requisite strong network design background, configuration and optimisation skills,
• Contribute to documenting and maintaining inventory of network equipment and topology,
• Contribute to network capacity planning,
• Familiar with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques,
• Work closely with the datacentre infrastructure team,
• Experiential exposure to network best practice frameworks, change control, opensource technologies and operating systems.