📍 The Willows, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
🗓️ Closing Date: 07 July 2025
Commencement Date: 1st September 2025 or as soon as possible
Position Type: Full-time and Permanent
🔧 Responsibilities
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Ensure uptime, maintenance, and updates of servers and network devices (e.g. WAPs, switches)
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Manage fibre and cable connections to classrooms and hardware
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Oversee firewall systems: user management, network security, VLANs
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Administer Windows Domain Controllers: DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, File Permissions, Active Directory
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Conduct daily backup checks and maintain NAS systems
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Provide 2nd-line IT support for staff and students
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Maintain and update Microsoft 365 accounts, groups, and SharePoint access
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Oversee Azure AD sync between cloud and on-premise systems
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Monitor systems using Zabbix and update monitored devices
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Support the school’s admin system: setup, updates, user management
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Generate and support school reports through the admin system
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Assist with WebUntis and other communication systems
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Manage Airtable setups and print management systems
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Handle data maintenance and management tasks
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Oversee IT procurement, licensing, and budget planning
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Update and maintain iPads
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Support the telephone and staff clocking systems
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Maintain classroom teaching tech (projectors, sound, boards, etc.)
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Manage CCTV systems and video recovery processes
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Keep IT records and the Asset Register up to date
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Personnel management of the IT Department
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Maintain the school homepage
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Complete additional tasks as assigned by school leadership
🎓 Qualifications & Requirements
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Proven experience in systems/network administration & IT support
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Strong knowledge of Windows Server, AD, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Azure
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Experience with school admin/reporting systems is a plus
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Hands-on knowledge of firewalls, switches, network hardware
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Familiarity with Zabbix, Airtable, and print tools is an advantage
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Excellent troubleshooting and solution-oriented approach
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Organized with strong documentation skills
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Able to work independently and collaboratively
📬 Application Instructions
Send applications to:
The Principal / The Head of Administration
Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria
Tel: 012 803 4106/7/8
Email: kotze@dsp.gp.school.za
Note:
Preference will be given to applicants who do not require a work permit for South Africa. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted in writing. If you do not receive a response, consider your application unsuccessful. The school reserves the right not to fill the position.