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American Tower
Johannesburg
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

Job Description This role is critical to ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient cloud and on‑premises operations. The ideal candidate will bring Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) expertise, a background in Linux server administration, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Responsibilities - Manage and maintain Linux‑based...

19 hours ago
American Tower Africa
Johannesburg
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A leading global digital infrastructure company located in Johannesburg is seeking a Systems Engineer to manage and maintain Linux systems in Oracle Linux across cloud and on-premises environments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 5 years of IT experience, and strong troubleshooting skills. The role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment...

19 hours ago
Boardroom Appointments
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A recruitment agency is seeking a candidate for an IT role in Cape Town that requires proficiency in Python, Django, and Linux systems. The ideal candidate should have a relevant diploma or degree, experience in deploying web frameworks, and a solid understanding of MySQL or Postgres. Skills in communication, teamwork with diverse cultures, and project ownership are essential. This position...

19 hours ago
HR Talent Partner SA
Somerset West
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A prominent Manufacturing Engineering company is seeking a Linux & Cloud Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Somerset West. The role involves designing and developing system-level Linux and cloud software, optimizing system performance, and building robust communication protocols. Ideal candidates should have a strong computer science background and experience with Linux, cloud...

19 hours ago
Canonical
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A leading tech firm in Cape Town is looking for an Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer to optimize Ubuntu for the latest hardware. The role requires strong skills in Linux packaging, C/C++, and experience with open source communities. This position offers a fully remote work environment, a personal learning budget, and diverse benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for tech enthusiasts...

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19 hours ago
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Profession Hub
Pretoria

Our client is searching for a Systems Engineer (Linux) to join their team in Pretoria (Hybrid) Contract: Permanent (a probation period will apply) Remote working: Half the week remote, the remainder of the week based at the office Working hours: 08h00 – 17h00 Job Purpose: This role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support...

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PlaceTalent
Johannesburg

Key Responsibilities - Manage and maintain Linux-based systems (Oracle Linux) across on-prem, Azure, and AWS environments - Perform system updates, patching, and configuration management using Ansible and shell scripting - Monitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, and ensure high availability - Configure and support services including SSH, NGINX/Apache, cron jobs, and system logging -...

5 days ago
Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Cape Town

We’re on a mission to keep our enterprise IT systems running smoother than a freshly brewed cup of coffee. If you love rolling up your sleeves, diving into UNIX/Linux systems, and leading a team of tech-savvy engineers, this is your playground. You’ll work on complex, enterprise-level systems, ensuring everything from servers to applications hums perfectly, all while having some fun along the...

2 days ago
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Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd
Midrand

JOB PURPOSE The Senior Linux Systems Engineer will be involved in configuring, maintaining, and administrating the Linux estate including the Kubernetes and Docker solutions. The Senior Linux System Engineer will be involved with determining strategy and will also aid in the lifecycle management of all related technologies from incubation to end of life planning. The role is also responsible for...

4 days ago
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Network Recruitment
Pretoria

Key Responsibilities: - Lead day-to-day technical operations, service delivery, and escalations - Manage and mentor the technical team, driving performance and skills development - Define and enforce technical standards, SOPs, and best-practice architectures - Oversee infrastructure, cloud, security, patching, monitoring, and backups - Plan and deliver client projects, upgrades, and cloud...

3 hours ago
Boardroom Appointments
Johannesburg
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an IT Systems Administrator based in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and 3-5 years of experience with Red Hat Linux administration, along with skills in troubleshooting IT systems. You will be responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining systems, ensuring high availability and...

19 hours ago
American Tower
Johannesburg
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A global digital infrastructure company is seeking a skilled system engineer to manage Linux-based systems in Azure and AWS environments. The ideal candidate will have strong Azure and AWS experience, proficiency in Linux server administration, and troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include maintaining system performance, performing updates, and ensuring security best practices. The role...

19 hours ago
PlaceTalent
Johannesburg

Key Responsibilities - Manage and maintain Linux-based systems (Oracle Linux) across on-prem, Azure, and AWS environments - Perform system updates, patching, and configuration management using Ansible and shell scripting - Monitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, and ensure high availability - Configure and support services including SSH, NGINX/Apache, cron jobs, and system logging -...

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Canonical
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer – Optimisation Canonical – Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Work across the full Linux stack from kernel through GUI to optimise Ubuntu, the world's most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon. The role is fast‑paced, challenging yet very exciting. The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a...

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American Tower Africa
Johannesburg
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

Job Overview This role is critical to ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient cloud and on premises operations. The ideal candidate will bring Azure and/or AWS expertise, a background in Linux server administration, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities - Manage and maintain Linux-based systems in Oracle Linux in...

19 hours ago
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Boardroom Appointments
Johannesburg
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related (or equivalent work experience) - Seasoned demonstrated experience in a similar role gained within a similar information technology environment - Non-negotiable skillset and experience in red hat Linux administration: - Between 3-5 years' experience working on Linux. - Preferable to have exposure to: ZVM...

19 hours ago
Canonical
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A leading open-source software provider is seeking a Linux devices software engineer to join its SnapD team. The successful candidate will work on mission-critical Golang code, focusing on software delivery, security, and device management. This role emphasizes collaboration within a distributed team, requiring a strong foundation in Linux and professional experience in Go or similar languages....

19 hours ago
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American Tower
South Africa
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

This role is critical to ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient cloud and on premises operations. The ideal candidate will bring Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) expertise, a background in Linux server administration, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. - Manage and maintain Linux-based systems in Oracle Linux in...

19 hours ago
American Tower
South Africa
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A global digital infrastructure company in South Africa is seeking a System Engineer to manage Linux-based systems in cloud and on-premises environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AWS or Azure, possess strong troubleshooting abilities, and have a background in Linux server administration. Collaboration and excellent communication skills are essential for this role. The company is...

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Boardroom Appointments
Cape Town

The Linux Systems Operations Administrator position fits into the company technical team who is responsible for automating, securing and maintaining reliable systems and network infrastructure. An emphasis is placed on supporting our Premier customers with technical queries, dedicated and VPS support, systems automation, stability and efficiency. Our company systems and infrastructure include our...

18 hours ago
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