• Reference Number : refs/023200
  • Directorate : Operations
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R900,000 – R1,200,000 per annum (CTC, negotiable based on experience)
  • Enquiries : For enquiries regarding this application, please contact Athimthende at info@athimthende.co.za or 084 433 7589.

Requirements :

  • Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in IT, Computer Engineering, or related field • 5+ years of experience in managing enterprise or municipal-level data centre environments • Certifications preferred: VMware VCP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Server+, or Cisco Data Center • Proficiency with virtualisation, server management, and storage platforms (e.g. Dell EMC, NetApp, HPE) • Familiarity with industry standards: TIA-942, ISO 27001, ITIL, and POPIA compliance • Strong knowledge of data centre environmental systems (CRAC, UPS, fire suppression, power redundancy) • Proven ability to manage projects and lead cross-functional technical teams Preferred Attributes • Experience in public sector ICT infrastructure and government-aligned projects • Exposure to smart city technologies, municipal applications, and converged infrastructure • Ability to develop operational playbooks, SOPs, and perform IT audits • Service-oriented mindset with a passion for digital transformation and public impact

Duties :

  • • Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of high-availability, energy-efficient data centre infrastructure • Manage server hardware, virtualisation platforms (VMware/Hyper-V), storage systems (SAN/NAS), and backup solutions • Ensure uptime, failover readiness, and capacity planning of MTC's Tier 3-aligned data centres • Support hosted services for public Wi-Fi, municipal applications, CCTV, Smart City IoT systems, and cloud platforms • Oversee data centre physical and logical security, environmental monitoring, and power/cooling systems • Conduct regular DR (disaster recovery) testing and ensure BCP (business continuity) readiness • Collaborate with network engineers, cybersecurity teams, and external vendors for integration and optimisation • Maintain asset management records, configuration documentation, and change controls • Mentor junior data centre technicians and lead incident response and root cause analysis for major issues

Notes :

  • All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Metropolitan Trading Company applies the principles of employment equity as per National Legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. While this role is open to all qualified candidates, preference may be afforded to internal applications as part of our commitment to career progression within the City of Johannesburg. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.

Employer : Metropolitan Trading Company

Location : Braampark

Closing Date : 27-08-2025


Criteria Questions
Do you have Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in IT, Computer Engineering, or related field
Do you have 5+ years of experience in managing enterprise or municipal-level data centre environments?
Do you have most of these preferred certifications: VMware VCP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Server+, or Cisco Data Center?
Are you familiar with the following industry standards: TIA-942, ISO 27001, ITIL, and POPIA compliance?

Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.