Data Centre Operations Leader (24x7 Uptime)

Teraco – A Digital Realty Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Teraco – A Digital Realty Company is seeking a Data Centre Manager to lead 24x7 operations, oversee equipment maintenance, inventory and contractor management at our Gauteng facility.

The role requires strong leadership, people management and a focus on security, safety and service delivery. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets and partner with cross-functional teams to meet strict uptime targets.

Qualifications

• Must have strong people management and leadership abilities.
• Experience supervising data centre teams and contractors.
• Customer service focus with reliable incident handling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24x7 data centre operations and maintenance.
• Manage equipment upgrades, cabling and asset records.
• Lead and develop the data centre team and contractors.
• Ensure SLA/MSA adherence and root cause analysis.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Team supervision

Client service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical qualification

Mechanical qualification

Cabling qualification

Job description

Teraco – A Digital Realty Company is seeking a Data Centre Manager to lead 24x7 operations, oversee equipment maintenance, inventory and contractor management at our Gauteng facility.

The role requires strong leadership, people management and a focus on security, safety and service delivery. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets and partner with cross-functional teams to meet strict uptime targets.