Physical Infrastructure Administrator at University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria · Pretoria, Gauteng
Overview
Join the University of Pretoria as a Physical Infrastructure Administrator in the Department of Information Technology Services. You will keep data centres, server rooms and network rooms running smoothly by maintaining UPS systems, environmental infrastructure and access control. This full-time role based in Pretoria is ideal for someone with hands-on technical experience who wants to be part of one of South Africa's top research universities.
About the role
As a Physical Infrastructure Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the stable operation of the University's data centres, server rooms and network rooms. You will provide technical operational support for environmental factors, UPS systems and physical infrastructure to keep the university's network and server systems running under optimal conditions.
Your typical day to day work will include:
- Supporting and maintaining UPS systems, including fault reporting, vendor liaison and battery maintenance
- Conducting routine inspections of data centres, server rooms and network rooms
- Ensuring access control systems are in place and working correctly
- Logging and resolving infrastructure calls through the enterprise service management platform
- Participating in project teams for network room, distribution room and data centre planning
- Compiling inspection reports and completing administrative processes
- Ensuring all work adheres to Occupational Health and Safety standards
Please note: Applications must include 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 for applications is 13 November 2026.
Requirements
- A relevant Bachelor's or BTech degree with 3 years of experience in UPS installations and maintenance, data centre management, troubleshooting and analysis, and working in project teams
- OR a three year National Diploma with 5 years of experience in the same areas listed above
- OR Grade 12 with 8 years of experience in the same areas listed above
- Valid driver's licence
- Knowledge of physical infrastructure architecture, cabling and fibre infrastructure, data centre and network room requirements, HVAC technologies, and change control procedures
- Technical competencies in data centre management, UPS technologies and systems, electrical standards and principles, and project management
- Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights, lift equipment safely, and wear prescribed Personal Protective Equipment
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, standby and after hours duties when required
Responsibilities
- Analyse and resolve UPS performance incidents and problems, and liaise with vendors to troubleshoot faults
- Ensure new equipment is tagged with asset numbers and installations are scheduled via the enterprise service management platform
- Implement preventative maintenance measures and monitor UPSs through the enterprise service management system
- Rebuild battery trays with new batteries and perform voltage measurements for quality assurance
- Conduct routine inspections of data centres, server rooms and network rooms to ensure environmental infrastructures are functional
- Log calls with relevant professional services to fix faulty infrastructure
- Maintain access control systems and access lists for data centres, server rooms and network rooms
- Participate in project teams during the planning and implementation phases of network rooms, distribution rooms and data centres
- Compile and submit inspection reports and complete asset verification processes
Benefits
Medical aid contribution of 50% of the monthly premium with BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes
Job details
- Organisation
- University of Pretoria
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- IT & Software Development
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a great fit if you enjoy hands-on technical work and keeping critical systems running smoothly. The University of Pretoria is one of South Africa's leading research institutions, so you will be supporting infrastructure that matters to thousands of students and staff.
When applying, make sure your CV clearly shows your experience with UPS systems and data centre environments. Highlight any vendor liaison, project work or preventative maintenance you have done. Also prepare certified copies of your qualifications and have your three referees ready to be contacted. The job requires physical work like lifting equipment and working at heights, so be ready to discuss your comfort with that during the interview. Good luck!
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