Systems Administrator: Linux
University of the Western Cape
Full-time
Technical Support & Administration
Location
bellville, western cape, South-Africa
Posted
July 22, 2026
Job Description
UWC’s Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department seeks to appoint a Systems Administrator: Linux to support and maintain the University’s enterprise Linux infrastructure within the Data Centre environment.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure and maintain Linux operating systems within a production environment
- Support Linux-based infrastructure services including web services, databases and authentication systems
- Manage Linux systems deployed on enterprise virtualisation platforms
- Perform system patching, upgrades and lifecycle management
- Monitor system performance, availability and security
- Implement system automation, scripting and configuration management
- Maintain technical documentation and system configurations
- Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives
Qualifications
- A NQF Level 7 qualification (or higher) in In...