IT Manager - Western Cape, Cape Town

KingsleyIrons Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Cape Town is seeking an IT Manager to oversee IT infrastructure, systems security, and user support across the business. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT management, particularly in Microsoft 365 and network infrastructure setups. This role involves maintaining compliance and driving innovation within IT processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience as Senior IT Technical Specialist / Network / Systems Administrator.
• 5+ years' experience in Microsoft 365 administration.
• 5+ years' experience in network infrastructure setup, VLAN & wireless configuration.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute the IT Strategy in line with company goals.
• Manage IT infrastructure, systems, and data security.
• Oversee hardware, software, VOIP, and network performance.

Skills

IT Management

IT Security

IT Strategy

IT Support

IT System Administration

Network Administration

Education

IT Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Degree in IT

Tools

Microsoft Server

VMWare

Hyper-V

Microsoft 365

Cisco Meraki

Mikrotik firewall

Mimecast email security

Job description

Overview

A 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 365/Azure certifications an advantage).
• 10+ years' experience as Senior IT Technical Specialist / Network / Systems Administrator.
• 5+ years' Microsoft 365 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.

Main 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 measures.
• Maintain 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.

Desired Skills

• IT Management
• IT Security
• IT Strategy
• IT Support
• IT System Administration
• Network Administration

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Should you meet the above minimum requirements, please submit your CV and a copy of your ID and Qualifications to the indicated email address. 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 the provided addresses.