It Manager

Kingsleyirons Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an experienced IT Manager in Cape Town. This role involves managing IT infrastructure, ensuring systems security, and leading IT projects. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in IT management, a strong understanding of network setup and administration, and relevant certifications. The position offers an opportunity to drive IT strategy and improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as Senior IT Technical Specialist / Network / Systems Administrator.
• 5+ years Microsoft administration.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Server, VMWare, Hyper-V, Cloud, IT Security.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute the IT Strategy in line with company goals.
• Manage IT infrastructure, systems, and data security.
• Drive innovation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

IT infrastructure management

Network administration

Microsoft administration

IT security

Leadership

Education

IT Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Degree in IT

Tools

MCSA

MCSE

ITIL

CCNA

Microsoft / Azure certifications

Job description

IntroductionA leader in the financial services sector is looking for an IT Manager to join their team. The role will oversee the management of IT infrastructure, systems security, and user support across the business. The successful candidate will ensure business continuity, lead IT projects, and implement IT strategy, policies, and governance while maintaining strong relationships with service providers.

Minimum Requirements

• IT Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Degree in IT
• MCSA / MCSE, ITIL, CCNA, Microsoft / Azure certifications an advantage
• 10+ years experience as Senior IT Technical Specialist / Network / Systems Administrator
• 5+ years Microsoft administration
• 5+ years network infrastructure setup, VLAN & wireless configuration
• 5+ years Cisco Meraki & Mikrotik firewall administration
• 5+ years Mimecast email security administration
• 2+ years leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Server, VMWare, Hyper-V, Cloud, IT Security, VOIP, DNS / DHCP, and backups

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute the IT Strategy in line with company goals
• Manage IT infrastructure, systems, and data security (including DR and backups)
• Oversee hardware, software, VOIP, and network performance
• Ensure IT support tickets are resolved promptly and users are kept updated
• Monitor IT systems, identify risks, and implement preventative measuresMaintain IT policies, compliance (POPIA), and risk registers
• Manage IT budgets, expenses, and supplier relationships
• Drive innovation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support audits and ensure compliance with IT regulations and internal policies

If you meet the above minimum requirements, please submit your CV and a copy of your ID and Qualifications to (Email Disabled). Please quote the TITLE of this vacancy in the subject line of your email as reference.

Our consultants will assess your suitability to the vacancy.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful, however we will retain your CV and details on our database in accordance with POPIA and will contact you in the near future should a suitable position become available. You have the option to "opt-out" and request us to delete your information at any time by sending a mail to admin (@) / info (@). Thank you.