Linux Services Manager

Ntice Search Solutions; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Linux Services Manager to head a high-performing Linux operations team. This role requires strong Linux expertise, team leadership skills, and a passion for driving automation and optimisation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with RHEL and Debian systems and a history of leading technical teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Deep capabilities across RHEL and Debian-based systems.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams.
• Experience in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing Linux operations team.
• Act as the technical authority in client meetings.
• Drive automation and optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Linux expertise

Team leadership

Automation knowledge

Job description

Are you a technically strong Linux professional with leadership ability and a passion for infrastructureexcellence? Our client is seeking a Linux Services Manager to lead a high-performing Linux operations

team within a national managed services environment

In this role, you’ll combine hands-on Linux expertise with team leadership, project delivery, and technical ownership of enterprise Linux service offerings. You will act as the technical authority in client meetings,

drive automation and optimisation initiatives, and ensure the delivery of reliable, scalable Linux infrastructure services across multiple client environments

The position requires an experienced Linux specialist with deep capabilities across RHEL and Debian-based systems, strong automation knowledge, and a proven track record leading technical teams in a

fast-paced, service-driven environment