Application Instruction: CV in a word format and cover photo (head and shoulders)
Role Description
The successful candidate will be appointed as an assistant in terms of;
(a) The development, implementation and maintenance of new systems;
(b) Administration, maintenance and security of current systems;
(c) Monitoring of Linux servers, systems and databases including implementation of remedial action in the event of an error, data breach or other issue.
Key Performance Areas
- Assistance covering the following areas:
- Administration, configuration and maintenance of Linux systems;
- Programming and maintenance of in-house Developed Systems using Pascal based RAD’s such as Delphi and Lazarus;
- Programming and maintenance in PHP may also be required;
- Administration and maintenance of Gitolite system used as source code repository;
- Administration and maintenance of Database systems for in-house developed systems as well as Moodle;
- Administration and maintenance of the infrastructure for Apache Web based systems;
- Maintenance of the Moodle System backend;
- Administration and maintenance of Linux email systems;
- Administration and maintenance of Linux server security systems;
- Administration and maintenance of Linux backup systems.
Specific Skills
- Administration, configuration, maintenance and backup of Linux systems (preferably Debian based);
- Administration, configuration, maintenance and backup of MSSQL, MySQL and PostgreSQL database systems;
- Designing, programming and maintenance of Delphi/Lazarus based systems;
- Using Git and Gitolite for source code repositories;
- Administration, configuration, maintenance and backup of Apache based web systems;
- Maintenance of Moodle systems infrastructure;
- Working experience with LAMP and especially PHP would be an advantage.
Experience & Preferences
- 3 years’ experience in Linux Administration
- Preferably 3 years’ experience in PHP / LAMP environment
- Preferably 3 years’ experience in SQL Database Administration
- Preferably 3 years’ experience in Delphi or Lazarus programming
Qualifications
- Linux Certifications such as RHCT, RHCE and LPIC or equivalent
- Diploma in Information Systems Technology or equivalent
- Computer Science Degree or equivalent
Advantageous:
(a) Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science or Programming;
(b) Industry recognised courses relating to Linux, SQL Databases, Delphi or PHP Programming, Apache or Networking
Please note: Preference will be given to EE candidates.
Please take note that initial correspondence will be via email
Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates
If you have not received a reply within 3 week please consider your application unsuccessful
