Server Technician
Server Technician
Based at Head Office
Corporate Services Division
Salary: R 516,208 - R 688,217 (per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
• Recent Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) Qualification (or Equivalent
Diploma) with knowledge of MS Exchange and MS SQL server
Minimum Experience:
• PC and network support experience, preferable in a corporate environment - 3 years
• Windows Server Support experience - 2 years (can be concurrent)
• Sound knowledge of windows server configuration
• Sound knowledge of MS Exchange configuration
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the ICT OPS Specialist, the appointee will:
• Maintain the server and networking infrastructure of Amatola Water at the highest quality and performance level
• Configure and maintain exchange environment
• Configure SQL server environment by ensuring correct installation and backup procedures are maintained
• Maintain and install all servers and related server software as approved by supervisor
• Maintaining and monitoring IT security mechanisms
• Reinstate passwords and facilitate the password maintenance procedures
• Change and check backup tapes daily
• Restore data on monthly basis for verification
• Monitor Wide Area Network status
• Monitor status using approved tools
• Troubleshoot in the event of network downtime
• Compile and submit performance activity monthly reports
• Minimize IT non-conformances & IT Risk to ensure compliance to policy
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the line manager/
supervisor within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies
and operational requirements
Competencies:
• Customer-service orientation and related communication skills
• Proactive approach to IT solutions
• Sound commitment to work and a corresponding willingness to work overtime when necessary
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license
• Both telephonic and interactive end-user support experience
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za. Closing date: 28 February 2025
