Senior IT Coordinator — Onsite IT Lead (Africa)

SHE Recruits; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior IT Coordinator to oversee all IT operations at their Johannesburg office. The role requires strong leadership, extensive technical knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple IT projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. The position is onsite with occasional travel to other African countries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years as a Senior Technician / Desktop Support / IT Coordinator.
• Experience managing multi-site operations.
• Strong understanding of security protocols and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of network infrastructure and systems.
• Oversee IT budget, forecast costs, and resource allocation.
• Implement security measures compliance with regulations.
• Lead IT projects from system rollouts to upgrades.
• Research and evaluate new technologies.
• Identify root causes of issues and troubleshoot quickly.
• Collaborate with other departments for strategic IT alignment.
• Develop disaster recovery plans to prevent data loss.
• Manage SLAs for IT contractors.

Skills

Network administration

Server management

Cloud computing

Data governance

Problem-solving

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Relevant degree or diploma in IT or Computer Science

Job description

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior IT Coordinator to oversee all IT operations at their Johannesburg office. The role requires strong leadership, extensive technical knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple IT projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. The position is onsite with occasional travel to other African countries.