Server Engineer
Boardroom AppointmentsSandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Contract / Temporary
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
Server Engineer [12 Month Contract] - install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers; ensure system updates, patches, and upgrades; monitor server performance and troubleshoot issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, CompTIA Server+, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
- 8 years of experience in a similar role
- Proficiency in server virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python), and both Windows and Linux server operating systems
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or Bash
- Familiarity with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud