Senior Data Center Operations Lead

Bidvestfacilitiesmanagement; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Bidvest Facilities Management is seeking a senior regional operations leader to deliver MTN Master Services Agreement across data centres and critical facilities. You will oversee 24/7 readiness, maintenance programs and incident response, ensuring contractual governance and client satisfaction.

The role requires extensive experience in facilities management, SLAs, vendor management, and safety/compliance, with strong leadership and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Matric (Senior Certificate).
• Engineering/Facilities/Operations management degree or diploma.
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• Valid SA Driver’s License.
• 15+ years in facilities management/telecoms/critical environments, SLA and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional delivery of MTN Master Services Agreement across data centres and critical facilities.
• Manage commercial controls, budgets, invoicing and cost recovery.
• Ensure SLA performance, incident response, RCA closure and governance.
• Oversee regional operations, vendor management and safety compliance.
• Prepare and present regular operational and performance reports.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Education

Degree/B-Tech/National Diploma in Engineering, Facilities Management or Operations Management

Postgraduate qualification in business, contract management or leadership

Tools

SAP knowledge

Job description

Bidvest Facilities Management is seeking a senior regional operations leader to deliver MTN Master Services Agreement across data centres and critical facilities. You will oversee 24/7 readiness, maintenance programs and incident response, ensuring contractual governance and client satisfaction.

The role requires extensive experience in facilities management, SLAs, vendor management, and safety/compliance, with strong leadership and reporting capabilities.