DATA CENTER OFFICER - OPERATOR / DRAW (SANDTON)

Description:

The Data Center Officer plays a dual role, responsible for maintaining and supporting critical technical infrastructure within the data center and overseeing the facilitation and compliance of lottery draw operations. This includes ensuring system uptime, monitoring and maintaining infrastructure, as well as executing and officiating highly regulated lottery draws in collaboration with internal teams and external auditors. Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in IT, Business Management, or a related field (NQF Level 7+).
• Technical certifications such as A+, N+, COMPTIA, or similar.
• At least 4 years' experience in data centre or IT operations.
• Minimum 2 years in auditing, governance, or compliance-related environments.
• Experience within the lottery, gaming, or regulatory industry is advantageous.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and operational IT frameworks.
• Competence in troubleshooting, reporting, and system documentation.
• Willingness to work shifts and handle high-stakes environments.

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Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in IT, Business Management, or a related field (NQF Level 7+).
• Technical certifications such as A+, N+, COMPTIA, or similar.
• At least 4 years' experience in data centre or IT operations.
• Minimum 2 years in auditing, governance, or compliance-related environments.
• Experience within the lottery, gaming, or regulatory industry is advantageous.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and operational IT frameworks.
• Competence in troubleshooting, reporting, and system documentation.
• Willingness to work shifts and handle high-stakes environments.