SITA is hiring Junior System Administrator x2 posts
Additional Information
Reference Numbers: VAC00495/26 & VAC00496/26
Job Title: Junior System Administrator (Linux) – X2 Positions
Job Level: C2
Salary Range: R 300,971 – R 451,457 per annum
Location: SITA Head Office, Centurion, South Africa
Division: IT Infrastructure Services
Department: ITI: Hosting Operations
Position Status: Permanent (Open to both Internal & External Applicants)
Reporting To: Senior System Administrator
Background & Job Description
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is seeking two qualified and motivated individuals to join their IT Infrastructure Services division as Junior System Administrators (Linux). This role is vital to ensuring the stability, security, and performance of system software and the cloud-based virtual server environments that power various governmental IT operations.
This is a valuable opportunity for candidates with a passion for Linux systems administration and a desire to grow their careers within a well-respected and strategically crucial organization in South Africa’s public sector IT landscape.
Tasks
Successful candidates will be responsible for the following key areas:
- Supporting infrastructure implementation and deployment initiatives
- Performing system administration and hardware/software maintenance
- Delivering technical support for internal teams and external vendors
- Assisting with the compilation of section performance reports for accountability
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following educational requirements:
- A minimum of a 1 to 2-year National Certificate in Information Technology (NQF Level 5) or relevant accredited specialised training courses
- A certification in a Linux environment (Red Hat, Ubuntu, or Suse Linux) will be advantageous
Experience
Candidates must demonstrate:
- 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience working in a Linux server environment
- Solid understanding of Red Hat Linux, Ubuntu, or SUSE Linux
- Knowledge of enterprise or midrange class server hardware and related system tools
Brief Company Contact Details
To apply, interested candidates should not email their CVs but must apply online via the official e-Government Portal. Follow the steps below to register and apply:
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Application Process:
- Go to www.eservices.gov.za
- Register using your personal information and ID number
- Use the One-Time PIN (OTP) received to complete registration
- Log in with your username and password
- Click on “Employment & Labour”
- Navigate to “Recruitment Citizen”
- Create or update your profile and apply for available jobs
Already Registered?
- Visit www.eservices.gov.za
- Log in and select “Employment & Labour”
- Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to apply
For Support:
- Email: egovsupport@sita.co.za
- Phone: 080 1414 882
Note: CVs sent via email will not be considered.
