Employer: Kontak Recruitment Remote IT Infrastructure Specialist (JB5971) Location: Remote from Gauteng or the Western Cape Salary: Market-related, experience-based Employment Type: Permanent A growing South African IT solutions company serving clients across South Africa is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist to join its team. This is a remote/work-from-home position, with occasional travel to clients within your region. You won't just fix problems; you'll shape solutions. As a solutions architect, implementor, and ongoing support resource, you'll play a central role in designing and delivering technology infrastructure that genuinely transforms how businesses operate. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment, love solving complex technical challenges, and take pride in building lasting client relationships, this role is for you. What's on Offer: Fully remote position with a supportive, experienced team behind you A dynamic environment where no two days look the same Ongoing in-house training, coaching, and opportunities for further education Real scope for career growth within a company that invests in its people The chance to work with a wide range of clients and industries across South Africa Technical Skills and Qualifications Degree or higher diploma in Technology, Computer Science, or Business Management (preferred) Proven experience in a team-based IT environment Microsoft Infrastructure & Cloud: Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams Microsoft Power Platform: PowerApps, Power Automate, SharePoint integration Server & Virtualisation: Server hardware, virtualisation technologies Backup & Disaster Recovery: Implementation and management of backup/DR solutions IT Security: Firewalls, routers, EDR/XDR/MDR, security policy, penetration testing Networking: Layer 2 & 3 design, troubleshooting, and implementation Voice: Hosted PABX setup and troubleshooting AI & Emerging Tech: Microsoft Azure AI services or equivalent (advantageous) Strong documentation, report writing, and project proposal skills Additional Requirements Valid South African driver's licence and own reliable vehicle (non-negotiable) Willingness to travel to clients within your region when required Flexibility to work after hours when the situation demands it Occasional overnight travel may be required. What You'll Be Doing Designing, implementing, and supporting client IT infrastructure, both on-premise and in the cloud Acting as a trusted advisor and solutions architect for new and existing clients Contributing to and managing projects from proposal through to delivery Providing hands-on support across networking, security, server infrastructure, and cloud platforms Collaborating with a close-knit team to continuously improve client environments and internal processes Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later. Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer: Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements. Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs. Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume. Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info. Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client. Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions. No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY. Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.