IT Systems Administrator

DescriptionAn independent financial advisory firm based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) that provides wealth management, insurance, and financial planning solutions, is seeking a Systems Administrator who will oversee the daily management, support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the IT infrastructure, ensuring systems remain secure, stable, and reliable. Responsibilities: • Infrastructure and Cloud Administration: Maintain, optimize, and support enterprise IT infrastructure, Microsoft 365, local/cloud systems, and endpoint environments. • Network and Security Management: Oversee network operations and advanced next-generation firewalls. Enforce cybersecurity controls, user access policies, and compliance standards. • Backups and Business Continuity: Manage backup systems, disaster recovery processes, and incident mitigation to minimize operational downtime. • Technical Support and Service Delivery: Provide expert tier-2/3 desktop and server support to end-users across the organization with a strong sense of urgency. • Vendor and Financial Management: Coordinate vendor relations, licensing, renewals, and IT procurement aligned with corporate budget constraints. • Governance and Reporting: Maintain thorough system documentation, track metrics, and communicate system health, risks, and project statuses to executive leadership. • Team Leadership and Alignment: Support, mentor, and guide junior IT personnel while aligning technical operations with broader business goals. Minimum Requirements: • Education: Matric Certificate required; a 3-year tertiary degree is preferred. • Certifications: Server and Endpoint Administrator qualifications (or applicable industry-recognized certifications). • Experience: 3+ years in a Systems Administration role managing secure Windows corporate network environments and Microsoft 365 systems. • Technical Expertise: Advanced competency in next-generation firewalls, desktop/server support, backups, and disaster recovery. • Governance and Security: Working knowledge of IT frameworks, compliance governance, access control, risk management, and cybersecurity principles. • Licensing: Valid Driver’s License (non-negotiable). • Availability: Ability to work after hours or on weekends during maintenance windows or system outages. • Preferred Attributes and Skills • Language Skills: Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans (written and verbal). • Background: Experience in a regulated, professional services environment, or prior team leadership/supervisory roles. • Problem-Solving and Mindset: A proactive, solutions-driven "tinkerer" who remains calm under pressure, balances technical precision with business awareness, and critically evaluates vendor recommendations. • Communication and Execution: Excellent interpersonal skills to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, coupled with exceptional documentation, attention to detail, and accountability. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills) IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com Package & RemunerationR480 000 - R600 000 per annumAbout UsHire Resolve is a Recruitment Agency in South Africa that focuses on working the following jobs in South Africa. Engineering Recruitment Agency in South Africa focusing on the following disciplines: Civil Engineering jobs in South Africa. 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