| Government Entity | Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Bellville, Western Cape |
| Reference Number | 8782 |
| 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 enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery services within ICTS. The role is responsible for ensuring the availability, integrity, recoverability, and protection of enterprise systems, data, and infrastructure through the effective management of backup environments, disaster recovery processes, monitoring, testing, and operational support.
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 backup, disaster recovery or infrastructure certifications will be advantageous • At least four (4) years’ experience in enterprise infrastructure or backup administration environments • Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions • Experience supporting virtualised and enterprise server environments • Experience with disaster recovery procedures, testing and business continuity processes • Experience in the Higher Education environment will be advantageous • Experience with enterprise backup technologies such as Veeam or similar solutions • Familiarity with VMware and virtualisation technologies • Understanding of SAN, storage and enterprise infrastructure environments • Experience with monitoring, troubleshooting and performance analysis • Knowledge of scripting and automation fundamentals • Understanding of ITIL, change management and operational best Competencies • Enterprise backup and recovery administration • Disaster recovery and business continuity knowledge • Good understanding of disaster recovery and backup methodologies • Linux and Windows server administration • VMware and virtualisation knowledge • SAN and storage management understanding • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills • Monitoring and reporting skills • Technical documentation skills • Communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work under pressure and within a team
Duties
• Enterprise backup and recovery administration • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity • Linux and Windows server administration • Infrastructure and Storage Support • Monitoring and Operational Support • Documentation and Continuous Improvement • Participation in ICTS Projects and Initiatives • Support Services and Shared Operational Duties
Source / Circular Reference
cput.hua.hrsmart.com