Senior Desktop Engineering Lead & IT Strategy

Boardroom Appointments; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Welkom, South Africa, seeks an experienced IT leader to manage desktop engineering and enterprise IT support. You will oversee deployments, upgrades, and technical escalations, guiding a team of engineers and coordinating with stakeholders to define scope and timelines.

The role emphasizes budgets, process improvements, and security compliance, with regular reporting to senior management. MCSE/Network+/ITIL certifications are viewed favorably.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of desktop systems and enterprise IT environments.
• Leadership and mentoring of desktop engineers, coordination of deployments and upgrades.
• Experience coordinating IT projects, defining scope, timelines, and objectives to meet quality standards.
• Contributed to IT strategy, policies, and procedures to boost efficiency and security.
• Strong communication skills; liaison between IT and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage desktop deployment projects and upgrades.
• Coordinate with management, clients, and stakeholders to define project scope and timelines.
• Act as escalation point for complex issues ensuring timely resolutions.
• Monitor team performance, training, and resource allocation.

Skills

Extensive technical expertise

Leadership and team management

Project and stakeholder management

Strategic input and continuous improv.

Communication and collaboration

Education

MCSE Certification

CompTIA Network+ Certification

ITIL Certification

Job description

Boardroom Appointments in Welkom, South Africa, seeks an experienced IT leader to manage desktop engineering and enterprise IT support. You will oversee deployments, upgrades, and technical escalations, guiding a team of engineers and coordinating with stakeholders to define scope and timelines.

The role emphasizes budgets, process improvements, and security compliance, with regular reporting to senior management. MCSE/Network+/ITIL certifications are viewed favorably.