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

Overview

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 trackingCollaborate with engineering and operations teams Participate in capacity planning and upgrades Qualifications&Experience

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 environmentsData 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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