| Government Entity | Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape |
| Reference Number | 8784 |
| Salary | To be confirmed |
| Centre / Location | Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary) |
| Closing Date | July 6, 2026 |
| Source and Application | cput.hua.hrsmart.com |
Faculty: Support / Admin Department
Department: Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Information and Communication Technology Services (ICTS) -> Innovation & Intergrated Systems
Job Type: Permanent
Occupational Function: Support / Admin
Job Purpose
To support and administer the enterprise virtualisation environment and associated infrastructure services within ICTS. The role is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, scalability, and stability ofvirtualised server environments and supporting enterprise systems aligned to institutional operational and technology objectives.
General Information
Closing Date: 06 July 2026
For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please contact Mrs Busi Soldaat, (Human Capital Department) on [email protected]
NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or in a related field • Relevant VMware, virtualisation or infrastructure certifications will be advantageous • At least four (4) years’ experience in VMware or enterprise virtualisation platforms • Experience with enterprise server, storage and data centre environments • Experience with high availability, clustering and performance optimisation • Experience in the Higher Education environment will be advantageous Competencies • VMware and virtualisation administration • Linux and Windows server administration • SAN and storage management understanding • Infrastructure monitoring and optimisation • High availability and clustering knowledge • Enterprise backup and disaster recovery concepts • Enterprise networking fundamentals • Scripting and automation fundamentals • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills • Disaster recovery and backup awareness • Technical documentation skills • Communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work under pressure and within a team
Duties
• Virtualisation Environment Administration • Enterprise Infrastructure and Server Support • Storage and High Availability Support • Monitoring and Performance Optimisation • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Support • Enterprise Systems Maintenance and Support • Documentation and Compliance Management • Participation in ICTS Projects and Innovation Initiatives • Operational Support and Shared Services Duties • Vendor and Stakeholder Support Coordination
Source / Circular Reference
cput.hua.hrsmart.com