IT Strategy & Infrastructure Leader

Babylonstoren; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury estate and hospitality organization in South Africa is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee its IT operations and strategy. The role demands hands-on technical expertise and leadership skills for ensuring secure and reliable technology services to guests and staff. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in IT and 2–5 years’ experience in IT operations, plus fluency in Afrikaans and English. This position offers the opportunity to lead a small IT support team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in IT operations with project leadership exposure.
• Knowledge of IT systems, networking, security, databases, and telephony.
• Proficiency in Windows and macOS environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an IT strategy aligned with operational goals.
• Oversee installation and maintenance of technology systems.
• Monitor system performance and conduct regular backups.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity policies and controls.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Fluency in Afrikaans

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 administration

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

PowerShell scripting

ITIL/cybersecurity frameworks

Job description

A luxury estate and hospitality organization in South Africa is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee its IT operations and strategy. The role demands hands-on technical expertise and leadership skills for ensuring secure and reliable technology services to guests and staff. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in IT and 2–5 years’ experience in IT operations, plus fluency in Afrikaans and English. This position offers the opportunity to lead a small IT support team in a dynamic environment.