DEPARTMENT
DevOps
LOCATION
Cape Town (Bellville)
TYPE
Permanent
LISTED
27 May 2026
APPLICATION CLOSE
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START DATE
As soon as possible
Process for Applying
Make sure that the following information is provided with your application:
All qualifications
Previous Employers (If Applicable)
Duties and Achievements
Contact numbers
Workplace details
Include all working experience, even if not directly related to your field of expertise
Include certified copies of your qualifications and ID together with your application
It is compulsory to complete the above information
Applications that do not meet this requirement will automatically be disqualified.
Sintrex is passionate about the innovative pursuit of excellence in providing end-to-end IT management and consultative IT services that create reliable, robust and user-friendly solutions. Through a culture of excellence, partnership and fun, Sintrex attracts and empowers staff with an inspirational work experience, world class software and globally renowned suppliers and partners to deliver services and solutions to their clients, helping to secure and enhance their IT reputations.
The successful candidate will be part of a team in a highly pressured environment. We encourage our team members to take ownership of their responsibilities.
Candidates who do not thrive under pressure and who are not inherently dedicated to being the best they can be through a self-learning attitude do not enjoy our environment.
Key Responsibilities
•System Management: Administer and maintain both Sintrex-developed and third-party systems.
•System Deployment: Build, configure, and deploy internal and third-party systems.
•Alert Management: Monitor, manage, and respond to fault and performance alerts.
•Data Analysis: Collect, analyse, and interpret data for reporting, troubleshooting, and investigations.
•Anomaly Detection: Identify, validate, and escalate anomalies in systems and datasets.
•Incident Investigation: Investigate, analyse, and report on faults and performance issues identified via internal systems, third-party tools, or client requests.
•Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for processes, procedures, and system designs.
•Solution Design: Develop and implement data collection methods, monitoring strategies, and analytical reports.
•Troubleshooting & Escalation: Perform initial triage and troubleshooting, escalating issues where necessary.
•Client Engagement: Participate in meetings and present findings, insights, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
•Collaboration: Work closely with team members and cross-functional departments to ensure service continuity and client satisfaction.
•Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and emerging technologies.
Essential Requirements
Qualifications:
o Grade 12 certification.
o Relevant tertiary qualification (Diploma or Degree in IT or related field) or equivalent certifications:
▪ Networking (CCNA, Mikrotik, Networking+)
▪ Linux/Unix (RHCSA, LPIC-1, Linux+)
Experience:
o 1 - 2 years’ experience in Linux/Unix systems administration
o 1 - 2 years’ experience in networking or network operations
o 1 - 2 years’ exposure to virtualisation technologies
o 1 - 2 years’ experience in observability, monitoring, or reliability engineering (e.g., synthetic monitoring, NPM, APM)
o 1 - 2 years’ experience in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash)
o 1 - 2 years’ exposure to databases (relational and/or NoSQL)
Technical Proficiencies
Essential:
•Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching)
•Proficiency with diagnostic tools (tcpdump, Wireshark, traceroute)
•Familiarity with synthetic monitoring tools (e.g., ThousandEyes)
•Scripting capability (Python, Shell/Bash)
•Exposure to virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., VMware, Docker)
•Working knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases
•Experience interacting with clients in a technical capacity
Desirable:
•Exposure to network tapping and packet broker technologies
•Experience with packet analysis and flow monitoring (e.g., NetFlow, sFlow)
•Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
•Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines or automation frameworks
•Exposure with version control (Git)
•Basic understanding of APIs
•Familiarity with JSON/XML handling
Behavioural Competencies
•Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
•Analytical thinking with structured problem-solving ability
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Customer-focused mindset
•Ability to work both independently and within a team
•Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset
•Professionalism and accountability in task execution
•Ability to perform effectively under pressure