Systems Engineer I

Job Classification

Systems Engineer I - 138942

Closing date - 29 April 2025

Job Family

Information Technology

Career Stream

It Operations

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Operational

FAIS Affected

Job Purpose

To provide specialist technical expertise and support in installing; testing; tuning; optimising; diagnosing problems; repairing; upgrading and maintaining both externally and internally supplied hardware and systems software such as operating systems; data management products; office automation products; embedded systems; and other utility enabling software and related equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• To provide specialist technical expertise and support in installing, testing, tuning, optimising, diagnosing problems, repairing, upgrading and maintaining both externally and internally supplied hardware and systems software such as operating systems, data management products, office automation products, embedded systems, and other utility enabling software and related equipment.
• Working with a group to identify alternative solutions to a problem
• Interacting with diverse people
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Analysing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
• Interacting with various levels of management 
• Managing multiple projects
• Answering customer questions
• Communicating complex information orally
• Communicating complex written information
• Identifying trends 
• Checking accuracy of reports and records
• Conducting gap analysis
• Coordinating and securing buy-in from internal stakeholders
• Using different approaches in new work situations
• Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impacts on role by reading the relevant newsletters, websites and attending sessions.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank Vision and Values by demonstrating the values through interaction with team and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the achievement of team goals by ensuring that own contribution and participation.
• Create and manage own career through guidance and support of management, department and colleagues.
• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers.
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring that all learning activities are completed, experience practiced, and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames.
• Ensure knowledge management, continuity and team success through constructive participation in a diverse team and by sharing knowledge with team.

Technical Knowledge

• IT concepts 
• Systems Engineering Concepts 
• Domain specific utilities 
• Understanding of specific technology of relevant to domain
• Microsoft SQL 
• Azure Fundamentals and Administration 
• Some exposure to Application support

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Essential Certifications

• Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified Azure Data Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified Professional SQL Server 
• Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Administrator

Minimum Experience Level

3 years exposure to IT environment

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies