Data Center Technician - South Africa - Johannesburg - On-Site

About The Role
Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a freelance, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.
Compensation & Benefits
R270,000-380,000/year (ZAR annual)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development allowance
• Certification sponsorship
Work Schedule
• Freelance permanent position
• Standard business hours with on-call rotation
• Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable
Key Responsibilities
• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades
• 3+ years data center operations experience
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with rack and stack operations
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred
• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred