Officer Data centre X2

Listing reference: eskom_006800
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 11 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: IT and Telecommunications
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: T12 Area of specialization: Ensure the availability, reliability, control and effectiveness of the Data Centre in relation to business requirements, service providers and suppliers to monitor that the level of Data Centre services contributes effectively to Group IT delivery mandate. Business Unit: Data Centre & Server Room Hosting Services Location: Megawatt Park, Gauteng Reference Number: 50962412GS Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Job description

Behavioural

·       Analytical thinker

·       Professionalism

·       Emotional maturity

·       Flexible & able to work within undefined & continuously changing environment.

·       Resilient and able to operate effectively in a matrix environment. 

            Leadership

·       Teamwork – working in a team towards a common goal as well as the ability to lead and empower a team.

·       Ability to coordinate resources within the environment to drive quality.

·       Good communicator.

·       Influence and persuasion.

·        Results orientation.

             Knowledge

·       In depth knowledge of an IT environment

·        In-depth working knowledge of ITIL processes & functions

             Skill

·       Good problem solving and analytical

·       Ability to assess both IT and business risks

·       Ability to communicate at all levels

·       Ability to cope with stress and work under pressure

·       Ability to research, analyse and prepare information

·       Advanced Microsoft Office skills

            Key Responsibilities

·       Monitor and report on overall Data Centre availability and capacity optimisation

·       Advise on the design, build, and oversee hosting of all ICT equipment in a

physical secure environment by performing installations, decommissioning of

equipment

·       Support the sustainability of engagements with all Group IT functions

·       Perform Data Centre implementation strategies related to all towers of service and

successful hosting of all types of different hardware (servers, network, storage, etc)

·       Assist the Data Centre Manager with planning and researching new Data Centre

Technology Solutions

 

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s)

·       National Diploma in Information Management / Information

Systems/Information Sciences at NQF 6 with 240 Credits

 

Related Experience:

·       3 years’ experience on Data Centre environments and critical

infrastructure systems

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