DevOps / Systems Administrator

Liquorice is a dynamic, forward thinking and a world leading digital agency. We are seeking a Systems Administrator to join our Cape Town team. We need someone who will have no problem fitting into this driven and dynamic environment.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• System administration (Linux and Windows servers) – configuration, security, maintenance, backups, monitoring
• Network Management (DNS,NAT,Firewall,Routing management etc)
• Assist with deployment of Dev, PPE and Production environments in cloud and local DC’s
• Testing of Software\Website services (e.g. APIs) and infrastructure during deployment
• Resolve technical PROD, QA and Dev environment issues
• Investigate and address availability, performance and capacity issues.
• Ensures the client solution build, deployment and enhancements are delivered on time and to specification both within the initial release and in all subsequent releases.
• Manage databases (deploy, optimise, backup, configure, monitor)
• Patch and upgrade management to servers, bought products and developed products
• Configuration Management
• Functional monitoring
• After hour support when client requires or when deployment is required. Will be scheduled ahead of time
• Procurement of assets (domains, server’s, Licensing, etc)

Skills and characteristics 

• Five years in a systems administrator role
• Python and Bash scripting will be advantage
• MySQL/MSSQL Database management
• Windows Server administration
• Linux Server administration
• System monitoring tools (e.g. Graphite, New Relic, Data Dog, Nagios)
• Security Management
• Network Management
  

Qualifications 

• IT/ related Bachelor Degree or Diploma in IT administration\ IT networking or Q Linux admin course or MCSE,MCITP
• Certifications in tools listed above would be advantageous

Attributes  

• Passion about their skills
• Enjoys leading edge technology

Posted on 13 Apr 15:21

Liquorice is a dynamic, forward thinking, and a world leading digital agency. We are seeking a client service Account Manager who will have the opportunity to work on our exciting, challenging and diverse globally recognised brands. Our developments are known to be award winning, pioneering and cutting edge. We are one of South Africa’s leading full-service digital agencies, delivering best-in-class strategy, creative, and technology.

Clients approach Liquorice when they need the best mix of technical expertise and solid marketing and design to help them achieve their objectives in their competitive marketplace.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing various web/mobile/CRM based projects, accountable for client liaison, maintaining relationships with client on a client service level, campaign development and management.

Management of client accounts and all facets of client service and of the delivery of agency services in an efficient and effective manner.

 Responsibilities

• Administering all day-to-day activities.
• Establish and maintain a productive communication between the client and the agency.
• Ensure a smooth and timeous workflow of activities directed at the client.
• Coordinate and manage all agency services to the client.
• Write status reports for each account.
• Assist in the professional growth of the account managers and account executives.
• Work closely and provide support to the account director.
• Work with other departments to ascertain timetables, pursue estimate approval and follow the project through actual production and final presentation.
• Effective and accurate financial management of projects.
• Identify new opportunities within the client’s business by identifying opportunities to improve current practices, creative work and campaign performance.
• Develop campaign case studies. Maintain the integrity of the creative strategy and work throughout the campaign. 

Requirements

• Min two to three years’ experience in an agency environment essential
• Marketing or communications degree preferable
• Real passion for digital essential
• Interpersonal communication
• Own transport and drivers licence
• Time and people management
• Must have a very strong understanding of the online environment
• Broad understanding of all communication disciplines – CRM, BTL, ATL
• TTL and international experience beneficial
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong project management skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Web and Visio
• Broad understanding of new technology and the application of it to the creative process
• Ability to review campaign results and identify opportunities for improvement
• Excellent creative understanding and ability to judge creative outputs

Personal skills/attributes

• Work hard, play hard attitude.
• Every detail oriented.
• A go-getter who always strives to deliver the best possible results.
• Have great work ethic and be prepared to go the extra mile – a real team player.
• Confident with a drive to succeed.
• Analytical thinking to review campaign results
• Ability to work under pressure 

If you are interested in applying for this great opportunity, please send your CV to hr@liquorice.co.za using the reference, AM Sanlam. Please do not send any additional documentation.

Please note we reserve the right to freeze or not hire in the role.

Should you not receive a response from us within three weeks of your application, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful.

Posted on 13 Apr 15:12