Kearsney College
Position: IT Systems Engineer
Location: Bothas Hill, Outer West Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Closing Date for Applications: 8 November 2025
Key Responsibilities:
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Plan, implement, and maintain reliable and innovative IT infrastructure solutions.
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Gather and analyse requirements for IT projects supporting academic and operational needs.
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Co-ordinate with staff, technical resources, and external vendors for seamless IT service delivery.
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Manage and deliver IT projects on time, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
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Monitor, audit, and maintain IT systems to ensure compliance, security, and efficiency.
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Provide mentoring, technical training, and leadership to junior team members.
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Act as the point of escalation for high-priority technical issues.
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Support capacity planning to ensure scalable systems for future needs.
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Collaborate with academic and administrative staff to ensure alignment of IT solutions with the College’s goals.
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Ensure compliance with IT policies, ITIL best practices, and data protection standards.
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Deliver reports, insights, and recommendations on IT system performance and improvement areas.
Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
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Proven experience as a senior IT systems engineer or team leader, ideally in an education or enterprise environment.
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Strong technical expertise in:
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Microsoft Windows Server & Azure platforms
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Microsoft 365 administration and support
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Active Directory, Group Policy, and Certificate Services
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Networking (routing, switching, security, wireless)
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Virtualisation technologies (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware)
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CCTV & Access Control Systems
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Veeam Backup
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Experience in system monitoring, patch management, and security hardening.
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Familiarity with ITIL, ISO27001, and data protection best practices.
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Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
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Service-oriented mindset for enabling staff and pupils through technology.
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Leadership and mentoring qualities, fostering a positive team culture.
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Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:30. Some after-hours work may be required.
Application Process:
Interested candidates must apply by submitting their CV to vacancies@kearsney.com with the job title in the subject line.
Closing Date for Applications: 8 November 2025
Location: Bothas Hill, Outer West Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Company Name: Kearsney College
Apply Link: kearsney.com
Contact: vacancies@kearsney.com
Kearsney College reserves the right not to make an appointment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from Kearsney College within 21 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
By applying, you consent to Kearsney College using your CV and personal details for the application process in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act. Unsuccessful applicants’ personal information will be destroyed once it is no longer needed.