Head : Information Technology Infrastructure

Sixsense; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Gauteng is seeking a Head of Information Technology Infrastructure. The role involves managing vendor relationships, driving customer satisfaction, and ensuring efficient IT support services. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and extensive experience in infrastructure management and senior management roles. Strong knowledge in disaster recovery and budget management is essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Infrastructure management and at least 5 years in infrastructure senior management.
• Hands-on experience in desktop, application, and network support (LAN/WAN/SAN).
• Excellent knowledge of Data Centre and IT operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and asset/access management.
• Ensure IT support services meet agreed business service levels.
• Drive customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, compliance, and innovation.

Skills

Infrastructure management

Service Desk management

Vendor and contract management

Disaster recovery planning

People Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Head: Information Technology Infrastructure

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10 years’ experience in Infrastructure management and at least 5 years in infrastructure senior management
• 8 – 10 Years in the below: 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

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