IT Systems Administrator

About the role

The Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography is seeking a proactive, solutions‑driven Systems Administrator to join its IT team. The role is responsible for maintaining the Academy’s entire IT infrastructure, ensuring reliable network services, managing the Microsoft 365 environment, and providing day‑to‑day technical support to academic and professional staff.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and monitor the campus network infrastructure, ensuring availability and performance.
• Manage Microsoft 365 services including Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, MFA, and Azure AD Connect.
• Support institutional systems such as SharePoint, Moodle/LMS, Mosyle MDM, Apple School Manager, NAS storage, Print Server, PaperCut MF, and VoIP telephony.
• Maintain Windows Server 2019, Hyper‑V, virtual and physical servers, and perform user and security administration.
• Coordinate with ISPs, software vendors, and external support providers, handling licensing and service renewals.
• Provide technical assistance to staff, assist with classroom technology, and document systems and procedures.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in systems or network administration.
• Strong background in Microsoft 365 administration and Windows/Mac environments.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and enterprise networking (UniFi experience a plus).
• Experience with SharePoint administration and managing learning management platforms.

Required skills

• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Exchange Online
• Microsoft Teams
• Multi‑Factor Authentication
• Azure AD Connect
• SharePoint
• Moodle (or other LMS)
• Mosyle MDM
• Apple School Manager
• NAS storage
• Print Server / PaperCut MF
• Fingerprint and Face ID attendance systems
• VoIP telephony
• Pastel finance system
• Camera network infrastructure
• Hyper‑V
• Windows Server 2019
• Active Directory
• DNS
• DHCP
• Group Policy
• UniFi networking
• Sophos Firewall
• PowerShell
• VPN configuration
• Network troubleshooting
• Cybersecurity best practices