Enterprise System Engineer (P9)
Position Information
Job Title: Enterprise System Engineer (P9)
Division: Resources and Operations
Business Unit: ICT and Computer Services
Company/Institution: Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT)
Industry: Higher Education / ICT
Location: Bloemfontein Campus, Free State, South Africa
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Level: Associate
Salary: R641 532 per annum (2026 scale)
Posted: 13 March 2026
Closing Date: 27 March 2026
Job Purpose
Design, implement, secure, and optimize enterprise server and cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of core systems supporting institutional operations and digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure & System Management
Monitor and optimize server and cloud environments.
Provide enterprise infrastructure support.
Manage and automate backup, recovery, and data protection processes for business continuity.
Implement ICT security measures to safeguard systems, networks, and data.
Systems Knowledge
Work with common server hardware (CPU, memory, disk arrays, SANS).
Maintain distributed information systems and hyperconverged infrastructure.
Administer operating systems (Windows, Linux) and virtualization platforms.
Manage networking services, web-based systems, and related protocols.
Minimum Qualification & Experience
National Diploma in IT, Information Systems, or Computer Systems Engineering (NQF Level 6) or equivalent recognized by SAQA.
3 years’ experience in enterprise server, virtualization, or cloud infrastructure environments.
Relevant certifications:
Microsoft Windows Server Administration
Windows Azure Administration
Microsoft Hyper-V Administration
VMWare Data Centre Virtualization
Desired Qualification & Experience
Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in relevant IT field.
5 years’ experience in enterprise server, virtualization, or cloud infrastructure environments.
Advanced certifications:
Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
VMWare Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP – Design/Deploy)
Skills and Competencies
Knowledge of enterprise server hardware, storage, and networking.
Strong understanding of operating systems, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
Security-conscious with experience in implementing ICT controls.
Ability to automate processes and manage backups.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Additional Information
Job-Related Enquiries: Thomas Mkhuzangwe (tmkhuzangwe@cut.ac.za)
Application Process & Remuneration Enquiries: Recruitment Office (jobs@cut.ac.za)
How to Apply: Visit CUT Careers
Closing Date: 27 March 2026