IT Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Cape Town seeks an experienced IT Manager to oversee Information and Communications Systems and network teams. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience managing teams, proven skills in IT infrastructure, and a strong background in network management, cloud services, and team dynamics. Responsibilities include strategic design of IT infrastructure and managing IT operations to ensure efficient performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in managing teams.
• Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure and services.
• Good knowledge of LAN/WAN/WIFI and TCP/IP protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Information and Communications Systems (ICS).
• Management of company asset register and equipment issuance.
• Strategic design and implementation of IT infrastructure.

Skills

Team management

Network management

Cloud services knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Education

B degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Microsoft, Mikrotik or Comptia qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mikrotik services

AWS

Docker

UniFi Controller

Job description

• Oversight of Information and Communications Systems (ICS) and Network teams
• Management of team members and provide guidance and coaching where necessary.
• Monitoring and management of organization-wide IT and network infrastructure and operations.
• Oversight of and operational support for internal employee computer systems, servers, email and cloud services user accounts.
• Management of company Asset register, including the issuance and return of equipment
• Strategic design and implementation of network and IT infrastructure at newly constructed facilities.
• Audit/inspect existing systems and make recommendations for upgrades/changes to ensure secure and efficient operations
• Lead on IT and network hardware and software procurement.
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems
• Track emerging technologies and implement them in the organization

Requirements:

• B degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, B Tech in Information Technology, Information System;
• Microsoft, Mikrotik or Comptia qualifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in managing teams/people management
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in IT support roles
• Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure and services
• Sound knowledge of network management and monitoring
  • Good LAN / WAN / WIFI knowledge and experience of TCP / IP protocols
• Working knowledge of Microsoft on-premises server as well as MSO365 hybrid cloud and Mikrotik services
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of public cloud services, especially Amazon Web Services
• Proven experience in managing larger networks, or qualifications in network engineering not a requirement but a big plus.
• Working knowledge of Nextcloud (or Owncloud)
• UniFi Controller, UISP (formerly UNMS) management and network optimization
• Hands-on Docker experience is an advantage
• Experience w/ DevOps principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Solid communication and time management skills