Junior Network Administrator

About The Role

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A boutique investment house based in Johannesburg is looking for a motivated Junior Network Administrator with genuine, hands-on Windows Server and Active Directory experience to support its Windows-based network, servers and end users, working remotely day to day, with regular attendance at the Sandton head office, particularly to resolve hands-on issues in person.

This is a genuine opportunity to grow across networking, systems administration and cloud technologies within a small, hands-on IT function, with structured training and upskilling provided for the growth areas. Reliability and initiative are valued highly — this is not a role for a clock-watcher; it rewards someone who takes ownership and resolves issues proactively rather than waiting to be asked.

In This Role

• Administer the Windows Server environment and manage day-to-day Active Directory tasks - user/OU administration, Group Policy support and password resets
• Maintain DNS and DHCP records, and support LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi connectivity, VPN access and basic firewall troubleshooting
• Monitor daily backup jobs and assist with restore testing
• Work remotely day to day, with regular attendance required at the Sandton office to resolve hands-on issues in person
• Provide Level 1/2 IT support to end users as part of a small, hands-on in-house IT function
• This is a role for someone who takes ownership and resolves issues proactively, not a clock-watcher waiting to be told what to do

The Right Fit

• Genuine, current hands-on experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory and Group Policy - this is the role's core requirement, not something that can be trained from a standing start
• Approximately 2-3 years' experience in IT support, desktop support or network/infrastructure support
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN and general network troubleshooting
• A+, N+ or equivalent (a relevant IT diploma, certificate or degree is an advantage, not required)
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver's licence, required for regular travel to the Sandton office
• Proactive and reliable - takes ownership rather than waiting to be asked; this is not a role for a clock-watcher
• Comfortable and disciplined working remotely and independently

What is on Offer

R25 000 - R30 000 per month, total cost to company negotiable dependant on skills and working experience.
Structured training and upskilling provided

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Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV. Every application is reviewed against the brief, and we will contact you directly if your experience is a match.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

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