Senior Systems Administrator
Boardroom AppointmentsJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to assist with managing IT infrastructure and systems, ensuring efficient business operations and adhering to the System Administration Plan. The role involves updating end-user machines and servers with the latest software patches, managing backup solutions, and maintaining physical and logical security measures.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree or Higher Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science, or an appropriate Professional Certification
- 5 years working experience in a technical support role
- Advanced Excel user
- Knowledge of, and Experience with, PowerBI and QlikSense
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to identify improvement areas and understand how this function interacts with various stakeholders within the business