Job Description

FNB is seeking a dedicated Systems Administrator – Control-M to join our talented team in Randburg. If you have a passion for batch scheduling, quality assurance, and supporting critical business processes, this full-time role is your opportunity to excel in a dynamic and innovative environment.

At FNB, the home of the #changeables, we value diverse minds and curiosity. Join us and be part of a team where your expertise can ignite meaningful change.

📍 Location: Randburg
🕒 Type: Full-Time
📅 Closing Date: July 2, 2025
📁 Job Requisition ID: R35978
📆 Posted: Today

The Role

As a Systems Administrator – Control-M, your core responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining, implementing, and ensuring the quality of Control-M batch schedules across FirstRand’s distributed platforms.

• Performing Quality Assurance (QA) on Control-M deployments to verify:

  • Compliance with naming conventions and standards.

  • Correct job dependencies, calendars, and resource usage.

  • Proper error handling, notifications, and recovery processes.

  • Production readiness of job definitions.

• Setting up new and maintaining existing batch schedules for various application teams.

• Providing expert batch scheduling support and consultancy to developers and FirstRand teams.

• Managing batch schedules during release windows and coordinating with relevant teams.

• Troubleshooting and resolving scheduling issues to ensure optimal performance.

• Documenting QA findings and collaborating on governance and configuration improvements.

Requirements

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Minimum 2 years IT experience with a focus on Control-M batch scheduling.

• Proven experience in distributed Control-M environments.

• Familiarity with QA processes, deployment validation, and review procedures.

• Exposure to Linux server environments is advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of Control-M/Enterprise Manager batch alerts and their impacts.

• Proficiency in MS Office and ServiceNow (SNOW).

• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.

• Willingness and ability to work standby shifts regularly.

• Own transport available for 24/7 callouts and travel between FirstRand campuses.

Who You Are

• Self-disciplined, motivated, and positive in attitude.

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

• Proactive and independent problem solver with sound judgment.

• Organized with strong multitasking and prioritization skills.

• A dependable team player who thrives in a hardworking, disciplined team environment.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Network and collaborate with industry professionals.

• Engage in challenging and meaningful work.

• Opportunities to innovate and grow within FNB.