ICT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (UNIX/LINUX AND WINDOWS)

Department of Agriculture

Directorate: ICT Service Delivery and Operations

Reference number: 3/3/1/87/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 16 October 2026
Circular: No 35 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science (NQF Level 6). Minimum three 3 years relevant experience in IT, of which at least one (1) year should be in a Unix/Linux server environment. Job-Related Knowledge: Unix/Linux and Windows Server administration and management. Active Directory and Group Policy. Exchange administration. Microsoft 365 and Entra ID administration. Hyper-V virtualisation. Knowledge of hardware and software troubleshooting. Server monitoring and performance management. DHCP, DNS and TCP/IP. File and print. Job Related Skills: Experience on server operating systems, including installation, configuration and maintenance. Cloud services and hybrid infrastructure management. Automation and scripting. Good collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team. Attention to detail. Drive and critical thinking. Technical Competence. A Valid driver’s license.

Duties

Maintain Hardware and Software Infrastructure: Provisioning of Unix/ Linux and Windows server infrastructure and support. Unix/Linux and Windows Server Maintenance. Active Directory Administration. Microsoft 365 and Entra ID administration. Troubleshooting and monitoring both Unix/Linux and Windows server environments. Ensure ICT governance and risk management. Research Future Trends and Technologies: Testing new Hardware and Software in the market. Research new trends in market and make recommendations. Zero Trust Security. AI and Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, internet of things etc. Contribution in Projects: Rollout of special projects. Investigate and plan software and hardware projects.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ICTSArecruit87@nda.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms M Nemutendani Tel No: (012) 319 6154 / 6195

Note

EE Target: African Females and persons with disability.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 3 October 2026.