Data Center Technician - South Africa - Samrand - On-site, Soweto

Data Center Technician - South Africa - Samrand - On-site Reboot Monkey | Posted Mar 8 | Full-time | Gauteng | Negotiable | Entry (0-2 yrs)

About The Role Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Samrand, South Africa. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world‑class data center facilities.

Compensation&Benefits R270,000-380,000/year

(ZAR annual)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Work Schedule

Full-time permanent position

Standard business hours with on‑call rotation

Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment

Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)

Execute hardware deployments and decommissions

Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)

Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting

Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams

Participate in capacity planning and upgrades

Qualifications

3+ years data center operations experience

Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)

Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities

Experience with rack and stack operations

Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems

Excellent documentation and communication skills

Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments

Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE)– preferred

Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco)– preferred

Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA)– preferred

Experience with DCIM platforms– preferred

Knowledge of ITIL practices– preferred

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