Employer: Subaru Southern Africa
Department: Finance & Information Technology
Reports To: Financial Executive and IT Specialist
Industry: Automotive Import & Distribution, IT Infrastructure & Systems Administration
Location: Subaru Southern Africa, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Position Type: Entry-Level Position (With relevant learnership and growth potential)
Compensation: Market-Related Administrative & IT Salary
Posted Date: 16 October 2026
Closing Date: 23 October 2026
About Subaru Southern Africa & The Junior IT Specialist Role
Subaru Southern Africa is the official distributor of Subaru vehicles, parts, and mobility solutions across the Southern African region.
Subaru Southern Africa is recruiting an entry-level Junior IT Specialist to join their Finance & Information Technology team in Johannesburg. Responsible for assisting the senior IT Specialist with day-to-day operations, cybersecurity, and infrastructure maintenance, this role supports all business users while maintaining core Microsoft 365 services, networking endpoints, backup disaster recovery, and the Autoline dealer management system.
Key Responsibilities & Technical Workflows
The Junior IT Specialist will execute six core operational focus areas:
1. Infrastructure & Network Support
- Network Maintenance: Maintain local network, internet connectivity, Wi-Fi, and firewalls.
- Hardware Support: Support physical servers, employee workstations, and peripheral equipment.
- Documentation: Assist with network infrastructure documentation and vendor interactions.
2. Systems & Application Support
- Business Applications: Support Autoline (Dealer Management System) and key corporate business applications.
- User Access & Updates: Manage user access rights, permissions, and routine software updates.
- Issue Resolution: Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical application issues.
3. Microsoft 365 Administration
- M365 Management: Administer users, permissions, and Microsoft 365 software licenses.
- Data Protection: Support backup, retention, and recovery policies across M365 environments.
4. IT Service Management
- 2nd Line Support: Provide second-line user support and technical helpdesk escalation.
- Ticketing & SLAs: Manage tickets and incidents to ensure timely resolution and reporting.
5. Cybersecurity & IT Governance
- Endpoint Security: Maintain endpoint security, anti-virus, and firewall rules.
- Risk Registers: Support vulnerability management, track IT risks, and execute remediation actions.
6. Backup, Recovery & Asset Management
- Disaster Recovery (DR): Support daily backup processes and maintain Disaster Recovery (DR) documentation.
- Asset Management: Manage and verify IT hardware and software asset registers.
Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements
To qualify for consideration for this position, applicants must meet the following mandatory criteria:
- Educational Qualifications:
- Completed BCom Informatics, BTech Information Technology, or an equivalent tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Computer Science, Informatics, or IT (Mandatory).
- Advantageous Certifications: Microsoft, Networking, or Cybersecurity industry certifications.
- Work Experience:
- 1 to 2 years’ experience in IT support, systems administration, or IT infrastructure.
- Practical experience with Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and desktop operating systems.
- Exposure to networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Wi-Fi), firewalls, and cybersecurity tools.
- Experience supporting business-critical systems and handling vendor relationships.
- Technical Skill Stack (Not All Essential):
- Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive
- Windows OS & Windows Server
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) & PowerShell scripting
- Hyper-V Virtualisation
- SQL & Reporting Tools
- Autoline / Dealer Management Systems
- IT Asset & Vendor Management
- Personal Attributes:
- Analytical, problem-solving, and customer-service-focused mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high integrity and detail.
Application Instructions & Email Guidelines
- Prepare Application Documents: Prepare your comprehensive CV and academic transcripts in PDF format.
- Email Recipient: Send your application directly to
recruitment@subaru.co.za. - Recommended Subject Line:
Application: Junior IT Specialist – Johannesburg - Closing Date: Submit on or before 23 October 2026.
Sample Selection & Interview Questions
IT Infrastructure & Dealer Management Systems
- Question (M365 & Security): “How do you approach managing user licenses, security groups, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) using Microsoft Entra ID?”
- Question (Network Diagnostics): “What steps do you take to isolate an outage when an entire department loses access to the local Autoline server or cloud network?”
How to Apply
Submit your comprehensive CV via email to the Subaru HR department:
- Employer: Subaru Southern Africa
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Position: Junior IT Specialist
- Email Application:
recruitment@subaru.co.za - Closing Date: 23 October 2026