Head : Information Technology Infrastructure

Six Senses; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Gauteng seeks a Head of Information Technology Infrastructure to oversee IT support and manage vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT operations, disaster recovery planning, and infrastructure management, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic capabilities. Applicants should have at least a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 10 years' experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
• 10 years’ experience in Infrastructure management.
• At least 5 years in infrastructure senior management.
• Hands-on experience in desktop, application, and network support (LAN/WAN/SAN).
• Excellent Data Centre and IT operations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Management of IT infrastructure support, operations, and service delivery.
• Hands-on experience in desktop, application, and network support (LAN/WAN/SAN).
• Service Desk management and end-user support.
• Disaster recovery planning and execution.

Skills

Management of IT infrastructure support

Vendor and contract management

Cyber Security

Database administration

Network Management

Service Desk Management

Disaster recovery planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Title

Head : Information Technology Infrastructure

Location

Gauteng, Centurion

Application Deadline

November 18

Overview

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Head : Information Technology Infrastructure. The role manages vendor relationships, asset and access management, and ensures that IT support services meet agreed business service levels while driving customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, compliance, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Management of IT infrastructure support, operations, and service delivery.
• Hands‑on experience in desktop, application, and network support (LAN / WAN / SAN).
• Database administration & Data Centre operations.
• Service Desk management and end‑user support.
• Disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Vendor and contract management.
• Exposure to ERP environments.
• Critical competencies: Infrastructure & Service Delivery Strategy Development, Storage, Network & Cloud Management, Service Desk Management & IT Support Tools, Budget and Financial Management, Disaster Recovery Planning, Management and Cyber Security, People Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
• 10 years’ experience in Infrastructure management.
• At least 5 years in infrastructure senior management.
• 8 - 10 Years in the following areas: Management of IT infrastructure support, operations, and service delivery.
• Hands‑on experience in desktop, application, and network support (LAN / WAN / SAN).
• Database administration & Data Centre operations.
• Service Desk management and end‑user support.
• Disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Vendor and contract management.
• Exposure to ERP environments.
• Critical Competencies: Infrastructure & Service Delivery Strategy Development, Storage, Network & Cloud Management, Service Desk Management & IT Support Tools, Budget and Financial Management, Disaster Recovery Planning Management and Cyber Security, People Management.
• Additional Requirements: Excellent Data Centre and IT operations knowledge, Detailed understanding of data security and disaster recovery processes, Working knowledge of Backup & recovery strategies, Knowledge / Experience of Recruitment Tools, Knowledge of PFMA.