Bo
The University of Pretoria is looking for a physical infrastructure administrator to help keep its data centres, server rooms and network rooms running steadily and safely. This is a specialist technical role for someone who understands power, cooling, cabling and the day-to-day care of critical university systems.
The University of Pretoria is a major research university, and its Department of Information Technology Services supports the systems staff and students rely on. The physical infrastructure team looks after the environmental side of that work, making sure rooms that house servers and networks stay in the right condition, meet standards and remain secure.
The post is listed at Peromnes post level 8 and is full time. Its location is given simply as South Africa in the listing, and pay information was not provided.
The administrator supports uninterruptible power supply systems, including analysing and resolving performance incidents, reporting and monitoring faults, working with vendors, checking installations against supplier specifications and university policies, keeping maintenance and inventory records, and helping with battery work and quality checks. The role also covers routine inspections of data centres, server rooms and network rooms, checking that environmental infrastructure is present and working, logging calls for faulty infrastructure, maintaining access control lists with security services, contributing to project planning and specifications, and completing service-management processes, reports and asset verification.
The listing sets out three alternative minimum routes, all with a valid driving licence. One route is a relevant Bachelor’s or BTech degree with three years of experience in UPS installation and maintenance, data centre management, engineering, operations and performance analysis, troubleshooting and analysis, and project teamwork. Another is a three-year National Diploma with five years of experience in the same areas. A third is Grade 12 with eight years of experience in the same areas. Knowledge of physical infrastructure architecture, cabling and fibre, data centre and network room requirements, HVAC systems and change control is also listed, along with technical strengths in data centre management, UPS systems and batteries, electrical standards, cabling and project management.
Applications are made through the original Indeed listing, linked from the Apply button on this page, which points to the university’s application route. The listing asks for a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, and the names, email addresses and telephone details of three referees who may be contacted. The closing date given is 13 November 2026, and applications after that date, or that do not meet the minimum requirements, will not be considered. Never pay anyone for an application or a job offer.
Match your application closely to the listed routes: state your qualification clearly, then show how your years of experience cover UPS work, data centre operations and project teamwork. Include evidence of standards, safety awareness and vendor or fault-management work, and make sure your referees know they may be contacted.
After applying through the original listing, the university reviews applications against the minimum requirements and contacts shortlisted candidates. The listing notes that applicants who have not heard from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 2026 should accept that their application was unsuccessful, and that the university may choose not to fill the post.
This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job listing and does not offer employment or guarantee an interview. Always confirm the role, requirements, closing date and application instructions on the original listing before you apply.
#SouthAfricaJobs #JobsInSouthAfrica #ITJobs #InfrastructureJobs
This listing was originally posted by University of Pretoria — your application opens on their original job advert.
Apply on University of Pretoria's website →