Manager: IT Operations

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical devices seeks an IT Operations Manager in Pretoria. This pivotal role involves overseeing IT infrastructure, ensuring security, and managing a high-performing team. Candidates must possess relevant Microsoft certifications and demonstrate experience in system administration. Join a dynamic environment focused on operational excellence and cybersecurity governance.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified with experience in IT operations.
• 3-5 years experience in system administration or infrastructure management.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft systems and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT team in infrastructure and security functions.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID and user access.
• Implement disaster recovery strategies and IT compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft 365 configuration

Active Directory administration

Cloud-based endpoint management

Network performance optimization

Automation scripting

Incident management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Manager: IT Operations

Recruiter:

CodeConnect Staffing (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

942432068

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Location:

Pretoria North, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Job Overview

• Location: Pretoria
• Experience Level: Mid-Senior
• Company Industry: Medical Devices
  
  

An opportunity exists for a hands-on IT Operations Manager to lead the seamless delivery, security, and scalability of an established medical device companies IT infrastructure, across multiple sites. This is a critical leadership role that combines team management, infrastructure oversight, cybersecurity governance, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge in Microsoft-based systems, cloud environments, secure networking, automation, and endpoint management. They must be Microsoft Certified, with a proven ability to manage complex IT ecosystems and lead high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the IT team across infrastructure, support, and security functions.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Salesforce, and Google Workspace.
• Oversee endpoint lifecycle, user access, and network performance.
• Implement automation and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure IT compliance and coordinate with audit and cybersecurity teams.
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Essential)
  
  

Certifications (Essential):

• At least one of the following Microsoft certifications:
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate
  

Certifications (Highly Advantageous):

• Salesforce Certified Administrator
• Professional Google Workspace Administrator
• CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cloud+
• ITIL Certified
  
  

Required Nature of Experience:

• 3–5 years in IT operations, system administration, or infrastructure management.
• Strong expertise in:
• Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 configuration and access control.
• On-prem Active Directory (AD DS, AD CS) and Group Policy administration.
• Cloud-based endpoint management (Intune) and MDM tools.
• Salesforce CRM and Google Workspace configuration and security.
• Physical and logical networking (routers, switches, firewalls).
• VoIP, CCTV systems, and network monitoring tools.
• ITIL process management (incident, change, service desk).
• Practical experience with automation scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and configuration tools (Ansible, Puppet).
  

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