120 Enterprise System Engineer (P9)
RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS │ ICT and Computer Services
Bloemfontein Campus

Main purpose of the job

To design, implement, secure, and optimize enterprise server and cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance of core systems that support institutional operations and digital transformation initiatives.

Main tasks

1. Monitor and optimize server and cloud environments
2. Provide infrastructure support
3. Manage and automate backup, recovery and data protection processes to ensure business continuity and compliance
4. Implement and enforce ICT security measures to safeguard systems, data and networks against evolving threats

Nature of appointment: Permanent Support Services

Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 641 532 per annum (2026 salary scales to be confirmed)

Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value”. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• National Diploma in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, or related field (NQF Level 6) or equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
• Three (3) years’ experience in enterprise server, virtualisation, or cloud infrastructure environments.
• Certifications: Operating systems, server platforms, and or virtualisation platforms, Microsoft Windows Server Administration certificate, Windows Azure Administration certificate, Microsoft Hyper – V Administration, or VMWare Data Centre Virtualization certificate
• Knowledge of common server hardware architecture, including servers (CPU, bus, memory), SANS, disk arrays, and network hardware.
• Understanding of operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux), including processes, files, memory management, and I/O systems; distributed information systems, including 2 and 3-tier designs, and Hyperconverged Infrastructure
• Knowledge of web-based systems, Networking services, and protocols

Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience

• Advanced Diploma in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, or related field (NQF Level 7) or equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA
• Five (5) years’ experience in enterprise server, virtualisation, or cloud infrastructure environments.
• Certifications: Operating systems, server platforms, and or virtualisation platforms. Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or VMWare Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP-Design or Deploy).

Job-Related Enquiries: Thomas Mkhuzangwe  (tmkhuzangwe@cut.ac.za)

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries:  Recruitment Office (jobs@cut.ac.za)

To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers  or  https://cut.simplify.hr/

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 27 March 2026