Data Centre Technician

Teraco Data Environments2025/11/06 GautengJob Reference Number: DCTJB01Department: Infrastructure Management TechnologyBusiness UnitIndustry: Information TechnologyJob Type: PermanentPositions Available: 2Salary: Market RelatedThe Data Centre technician (electrical technician) provides a range of services which revolves around day to day operations and maintenance of the Data Centre facility, including, but not limited to, equipment and processes, ensuring effective and efficient operation of the Data Centre.Job DescriptionPurpose of the roleThe Data Centre technician (electrical technician) provides a range of services which revolves around day to day operations and maintenance of the Data Centre facility, including, but not limited to, equipment and processes, ensuring effective and efficient operation of the Data Centre.OBJECTIVESMain function of the Job Monitoring and maintenance of all Data Centre critical infrastructure (generator, UPS, fire and cooling systems) Performing planned and preventative maintenance of all infrastructureFault detection of critical infrastructureSwitching and isolation of MV and LV equipmentInstalling and commissioning of new plantDaily walk arounds and inspections of electrical, mechanical (cooling) and fire systems and equipmentWiring of electrical control panelsOffering technical support at Data Centre by performing system/network installation, configuration, and troubleshooting in order to ensure optimum operations.Monitoring system processes to ensure smooth operations.Evaluating heating and cooling systems to ensure they are operational and can meet equipment temperature conditions.Comply with working methods ensuring that all client SLA and MSA’s are achievedMonitor critical environments to ensure uptime and efficient resolution of issuesComplianceMaintain compliance in accordance to all relative policies, procedures and legislative codesMeet agreed inter-departmental OLA (Operational Level Agreement)Health & Safety monitoring and corrective action to meet statutory compliance and company’s objective of zero tolerance to unsafe work practicesJob RequirementsSkill RequirementsGood technical / electrical abilitiesEffective communication skills, active listener, ability to understand requirements and be able to explain complicated technical process in a simple to way to non-technical staff is a requirement for successful data techniciansData Technicians often develop standard operating procedures and manuals for the networks they are in charge ofProactive problem solver, perform rapid and accurate assessmentsAbility to work independently, as well as being a positive team playerSelf-motivatedConducts self professionally, exhibits elevated levels of tolerance and patienceResponsible for continued learning and self-developmentQuick response to potentially critical situationsTrouble shoot systems and components to identify root causes of failuresImplement corrective actions promptly to mitigate the negative effects of system changesGood Microsoft Office skillsQualifications And ExperienceRed Seal Trade Tested Electrician OR National Diploma in electrical engineeringA minimum of 2 years post qualification work experiencePrevious data centre experience would be advantageous Knowledge of Data Centre environments and critical infrastructure would be advantageous