Lead Microsoft Infrastructure & Cloud Ops (Onsite)

Solicited Co Trading as Codematch

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of Johannesburg in Auckland Park Kingsway Campus is seeking a Microsoft Team Lead (Infrastructure & Operations) to lead a team of IT professionals in managing Microsoft applications and server infrastructure. The role supports the university's digital strategy by ensuring secure, available, and scalable Microsoft environments.

The successful candidate will deploy, maintain, and optimize on‑premises and cloud solutions, mentor staff, and contribute to IT policy and strategic

Qualifications

  • Degree or relevant IT qualification (NQF 7) is required.
  • 3–5 years IT infrastructure experience.
  • 2–3 years in a technical middle management role.
  • Proficiency in AD/Entra ID, Azure, Microsoft 365, PowerShell.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and administrative support within the department.
  • Ensure successful deployment, maintenance and support of Microsoft environments (on‑premises & cloud).
  • Manage and coordinate operational activities to maintain continuous system availability.
  • Contribute to the university IT strategy and implementation of best practices.
  • Mentor and coach team members on Microsoft technologies.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide strategic solutions.
  • Stay updated with the latest Microsoft technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Technical Leadership
Microsoft Technologies
Windows & Azure
IT Infrastructure
Team Coaching

Education

Degree or relevant IT qualification (NQF 7)

Tools

Active Directory/Entra ID
Microsoft 365/Intune
PowerShell
Azure Cloud
Hyper-V/VMware
System Centre Suite

Job description

University of Johannesburg in Auckland Park Kingsway Campus is seeking a Microsoft Team Lead (Infrastructure & Operations) to lead a team of IT professionals in managing Microsoft applications and server infrastructure. The role supports the university's digital strategy by ensuring secure, available, and scalable Microsoft environments.

The successful candidate will deploy, maintain, and optimize on‑premises and cloud solutions, mentor staff, and contribute to IT policy and strategic

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