Ntokozo Sekeleni

Deputy Director: Server Administrator

Johannesburg, ZA.

About

Seasoned IT leader with over two decades of progressive experience in server administration, infrastructure modernization, and IT operations. Skilled at driving strategic transformation in government IT environments and managing complex infrastructure projects.

Work

Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED)

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Deputy Director: Server Administrator

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Summary

Lead server administration and infrastructure modernization for a key provincial government IT environment supporting economic development objectives.

Highlights

Oversee Dell PowerEdge, VMware infrastructure, backup/disaster recovery, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, and virtualization technologies.

Drive cloud migration, automation, capacity management, and IT operations modernization initiatives.

Ensure governance, security, and operational excellence across multi-faceted government IT systems.

First National Bank South Africa (FNB)

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Senior Server Administrator

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Summary

Managed critical server infrastructure for a leading national bank, enhancing reliability and performance of enterprise systems.

First Technology

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Systems Engineer

Bramley, Gauteng, South Africa

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Summary

Designed and implemented engineering solutions across software and systems environments for enterprise clients.

HR Computek

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IT Consultant

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Summary

Provided IT consulting services and support to local clients in South Africa.

DHSwitch

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Technical Analyst: User Support

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Summary

Delivered user support and technical analysis for transaction processing systems.

Perlcom CC

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IT User Consultant

Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Summary

Provided IT user consultancy in KwaZulu-Natal region.

Education

University of the Witwatersrand

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Continuing Professional Development Leadership; Disruptive Technologies & Digital Operations; Digital Innovation and Leadership; CIO Practice

Courses

Advanced Professional Practice for Digital Innovation and Leadership (NQF Level 8)

Professional Practice: Disruptive Technologies and Digital Operations (NQF Level 7)

CIO Practice Level 1 (NQF Level 6)

Other Institutions

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Short Course Project Management

Courses

Project Management

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States of America
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Certification Server Administration

Courses

Configuration and Managing Windows Server 2008 & Fundamentals

Networking Fundamentals for 365

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

University of Johannesburg

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Diploma Information Technology

Courses

Information Technology Diploma

Mega Masters

South Africa, , South Africa
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Certification IT Foundations

Courses

A+

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Varsity College

Western Cape, Western Cape, South Africa
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Certificate Business Computing

Courses

Certificate in Business Computing

Skills

Server & Infrastructure Administration

Dell PowerEdge, VMware, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, Backup & Disaster Recovery.

IT Infrastructure & Cloud

Cloud Migration, Automation, Capacity Management, Modernization.

IT Governance & Management

Governance, Security, Policy Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.

Project & Operations Management

Project Management, Change Management, IT Operations, Process Enhancement, Staff Training.