VMWare and Wintel Engineer (DC Platform Support)

SUMMARY:
Company: Kapsch SA
Location: SANRAL Data Centre, Midrand
Position: VMWare and Wintel Engineer (DC Platform Support)
Contract Period: 6 Months with the possibility of extension
Budget: Negotiable

POSITION INFO:
About the Company:
Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa (Kapsch SA) is a global leader in intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and traffic management solutions. The company specializes in delivering advanced technologies and services that improve road safety, reduce congestion, and optimize traffic flow. With a strong presence in South Africa, Kapsch SA provides critical infrastructure solutions such as toll collection systems, traffic monitoring, and control systems.
Kapsch SA is committed to driving innovation in transportation and supporting national road systems. As a trusted partner to key organizations like SANRAL, Kapsch plays an essential role in enhancing South Africa’s transportation infrastructure through advanced technology and data management.

About the End Client:
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) is a state-owned entity responsible for managing and maintaining South Africa's national road network. Established in 1998, SANRAL’s core focus is to enhance the country's road infrastructure, fostering economic development and ensuring safer, more efficient transport.
SANRAL is at the forefront of integrating technology into traffic management, with its Data Centre in Midrand serving as a hub for the country's road infrastructure and traffic operations. Kapsch SA partners with SANRAL in supporting the management of national roads, providing vital data center operations and technical support.

Role Requirements:

• National Diploma in Information Technology or related field
• VMware Professional vSphere 6+
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) 5.0 or higher
• Experience with Windows Server virtualization using Hyper-V and SCVMM 2012
• Strong understanding of Process Automation & Standardization (ITIL)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an Enterprise IT technical support environment as a VMware and Wintel Engineer

• Provide VMware and Windows Server platform support within the SANRAL Data Centre
• Administer and manage VMware infrastructure, including troubleshooting and performance tuning
• Support Windows Server virtualization through Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize and automate processes
• Ensure the efficient operation of the virtualized environment, optimizing performance and minimizing downtime