Head of IT Operations (CPT)

Datafin Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An IT recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Head of IT Operations to manage IT service delivery for a Financial Services Group. The successful candidate will have a relevant degree, ITIL certification, and at least 5 years of experience managing IT teams. This role includes responsibility for governance, strategy planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of at least 5 years’ experience in managing IT teams, processes, governance and frameworks.
• Significant IT Operations Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Overall ownership, development and management of the processes, procedures and vendors.
• Accountable for the prevention, recovery and resolution of IT problems and incidents.
• Deliver changes and releases to ensure continuity to the business.

Skills

Initiative / Proactivity

Leadership skills

Deadline driven

Innovation

Problem Analysis

Teamwork & Partnering

Relationship Building

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma

ITIL Expert certificate or equivalent

Job description

Job title : Head of IT Operations (CPT)

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : November 21, 2025

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ENVIRONMENT

• BE accountable for managing the delivery of the IT Service Delivery, IT Infrastructure Management, Technical Architecture, IT continuity management and IT finance administration functions of a dynamic Financial Services Group seeking its next Head of IT Operations.
• You will collaborate with the Business in order to deliver these services in an effective and efficient manner, ensuring maximum access, availability and quality of the technology environments and services.
• The successful incumbent must possess a suitable Degree or Diploma, be ITIL Expert Certified or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years work experience managing IT teams, processes, governance and frameworks.

DUTIES

• Overall ownership, development and management of the processes, procedures and vendors.
• Accountable for the prevention, expedient recovery and resolution of IT problems and incidents through robust governance fully aligned with ITIL Service Management principles.
• Deliver changes and releases to the IT environment in a manner that ensures continuity to the business.
• Constantly monitor and improve performance against Service and Operational Level Agreements.
• Effective handling of escalations on priority incidents.
• Evolve the maturity of the Service Management, Technical Architecture and Continuity functions in line with an agreed strategy.
• Technical System architecture, solution planning, legacy / obsolescence renewal.
• Strategy and Roadmap planning with team Service Manager and Technical SMEs.
• Responsible for the identification, escalation and mitigation of risks.
• Ensure a culture of continuous service improvement in teams and vendors.
• Management of internal and external relationships.
• Stay abreast of developments in the market to ensure best practices that support the business in its strategic objectives.
• Ensure integration with Regional and Group governance requirements as is appropriate.
• Ensure the optimal performance, succession and engagement of teams.
• Ensure alignment of priorities and assist Managers / Technical leads with detailed planning.
• IT Infrastructure / Operations budget management.
• Set goals, define KPIs, and manage performance in line with business strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within and across teams.
• IT Contract Management and reviews.
• Facilitate training and development.

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications –

• Relevant Degree or Diploma.
• ITIL Expert certificate or equivalent.

Experience / Skills –

• Minimum of at least 5 years’ experience in managing IT teams, processes, governance and frameworks.
• Significant IT Operations Management experience.

Advantageous –

• Project Management experience.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry.

ATTRIBUTES :

• Initiative / Proactivity.
• Leadership skills.
• Deadline driven and highly motivated.
• Written communication.
• Innovation.
• Problem Analysis.
• Teamwork & Partnering.
• Relationship Building.
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