Location: Remote from Gauteng or the Western Cape

Salary: Market-related, experience-based

Employment Type: Permanent

 

A growing South African IT solutions company serving clients across South Africa is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist to join its team. This is a remote/work-from-home position, with occasional travel to clients within your region.

You won't just fix problems; you'll shape solutions. As a solutions architect, implementor, and ongoing support resource, you'll play a central role in designing and delivering technology infrastructure that genuinely transforms how businesses operate. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment, love solving complex technical challenges, and take pride in building lasting client relationships, this role is for you.

 

Fully remote position with a supportive, experienced team behind you

A dynamic environment where no two days look the same

Ongoing in-house training, coaching, and opportunities for further education

Real scope for career growth within a company that invests in its people

The chance to work with a wide range of clients and industries across South Africa

 

Degree or higher diploma in Technology, Computer Science, or Business Management (preferred)

Proven experience in a team-based IT environment

Microsoft Infrastructure & Cloud: Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams

Microsoft Power Platform: PowerApps, Power Automate, SharePoint integration

Server & Virtualisation: Server hardware, virtualisation technologies

Backup & Disaster Recovery: Implementation and management of backup/DR solutions

IT Security: Firewalls, routers, EDR/XDR/MDR, security policy, penetration testing

Networking: Layer 2 & 3 design, troubleshooting, and implementation

Voice: Hosted PABX setup and troubleshooting

AI & Emerging Tech: Microsoft Azure AI services or equivalent (advantageous)

Strong documentation, report writing, and project proposal skills

 

Valid South African driver's licence and own reliable vehicle (non-negotiable)

Willingness to travel to clients within your region when required

Flexibility to work after hours when the situation demands it

Occasional overnight travel may be required.

 

Designing, implementing, and supporting client IT infrastructure, both on-premise and in the cloud

Acting as a trusted advisor and solutions architect for new and existing clients

Contributing to and managing projects from proposal through to delivery

Providing hands-on support across networking, security, server infrastructure, and cloud platforms

Collaborating with a close-knit team to continuously improve client environments and internal processes

 

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.

Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.

Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.

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