TFG Online Job Application – IT Technical Specialist

Job Description:

The Windows Server Systems team is responsible for the support of the Microsoft back-office applications, such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Exchange.  The team also support some critical business applications / platforms such as Rightfax, Enterprise Vault (e-mail archiving) and VMWare.  The team operates in an exciting environment, working with new technologies as well as being the production custodians for a myriad of critical business applications through the enforcement of and adherence to strict change management procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that security standards are adhered to
• Documenting and updating server administration, disaster recovery and security procedures
• Testing and evaluating new server software products and server-related hardware
• Providing support and technical advice
• Supporting applications on Windows servers and providing 3rd level support
• Providing technical assistance in projects
• Daily Active Directory maintenance and service monitoring and health checks
• Problem resolution and fault finding
• Daily server system maintenance and monitoring
• Windows server administration, support and disaster recovery procedures

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team
• To be deadline and target driven
• Excellent listening, questioning and documenting skills
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, communicate effectively at all levels & liaise with the support teams and various divisions
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• A strong service orientation
• Ability to work under pressure and display initiative

Job Details:

Company: The Foschini Group – TFG

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, SA

Application Deadline: N/A