Network and Infrastructure Administrator

Founded in 1996 in South Africa and identified in London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’, M&S Logistics is a global tank container operator specialising in the intermodal transport of bulk liquids with a fleet size of over 9,500 tank containers. The company’s headquarters is in the UK with offices in the Netherlands, France, Singapore, China, South Africa, the Americas, Thailand, Dubai, India, Korea, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia and Germany with further office openings planned this year.

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We believe that by creating mutually beneficial relationships and adding value to every person or organization that works with us, we will attract and retain the best people, be they staff, customers or suppliers. This will enable us to successfully grow the business in size and profit.

Job Title:- Network and Infrastructure Administrator

Site:- Cape Town, South Africa

The purpose of this role is: -

To ensure the smooth and successful running of the global IT network and infrastructure .

What you will do:-

Administer and maintain the company’s IT infrastructure, including network, security and backup solutions.

Monitor and maintain backup systems to ensure business continuity and data integrity

Support the implementation of new IT technologies

Monitor and report on organisation security

Assist with specialist IT support queries

Administrate Sharepoint

Administer Microsoft 365 services including exchange, Teams and Purview

Assist with user account provisioning, onboarding and offboarding processes

Manage software licensing and maintain accurate system records

Work collaboratively with colleagues globally to deliver effective IT services and technical support

What you will bring:-

You will have previous experience in an IT administration and be comfortable working across a broad range of software solutions within a busy environment. You will have excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office products and experience of supporting Microsoft 365 environments and Sharepoint, possessing strong technical, organisational and problem-solving skills. You will be able to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a proactive approach to improving systems and processes.

Experience implementing and training on new Software and IT applications and working within a global SME environment would be advantageous but not essential. Exposure to network security solutions and experience supporting specialist business applications would also be beneficial.

The candidate needs to live in commuting distance to our Cape Town office.

What you will receive:-

A competitive salary

Discretionary bonuses

15 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory holidays

Your birthday is important, so you get the day off!

A long service day each year for every 5 years of service, up to a maximum of 5 days at 25 years’ service.

A caring, friendly, family culture with strong values

The chance to work in a multi-cultural environment

A medium-sized company where you are known and valued

Investment in your training and development

• Assessment for this role will be :-
• CV

Competency based interview

Job based testing

We welcome you to an international environment within an enthusiastic and dynamic team located in Cape Town, South Africa, with strong links to our European offices in The Netherlands, Germany, France, and the UK, with a wider reach to our other global offices.

Do you feel this role is for you? Please don’t hesitate to send in your application as soon as possible.

A Person Specification and Job Description can be provided on request from [email protected]

We are an equal opportunities employer.

No recruitment agencies please.