Senior IT Manager: Cloud, Security & Automation Leader

Raubex Group Ltd; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Raubex Infra in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced IT Manager to lead the reliable, secure and cost-effective delivery of information technology services across Raubex Infra. The role covers IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, service delivery, business systems, vendor management and technology projects.

The successful candidate translates business requirements into practical technology solutions and advances automation, AI, cloud and modern workplace initiatives to boost operational

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NSC or equivalent.
• Tertiary IT qualification.
• 8+ years IT experience with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in IT service delivery, cybersecurity and budgeting.
• Practical exposure to Microsoft 365, Windows, AD, Intune and endpoint management.
• Experience with server, networks, cloud services and multi-site environments.
• Knowledge of backup, DR, information security and IT risk management.
• Automation scripting experience (PowerShell, Power Platform).
• Exposure to AI-assisted tools and modern workplace tech.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for site work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an IT operating plan aligned with budgets and digital objectives.
• Set IT policies, governance, service levels across sites.
• Advise leadership on technology risks, investments and business impact.
• Oversee availability and lifecycle of end-user devices, servers, networks and cloud services.
• Ensure Helpdesk requests are resolved within SLAs and root causes addressed.
• Lead cybersecurity controls, IAM, endpoint protection and patching.
• Maintain DR plans and IT continuity for critical systems.
• Coordinate IT incidents, security events and lessons learned.
• Support and improve Microsoft 365, endpoint management and SaaS platforms.
• Partner to improve digital workflows and deliver measurable business value.
• Identify automation opportunities with PowerShell/Power Automate/Power Apps.
• Leverage AI tools with governance to improve support and reporting.
• Develop IT team, plan for future resource needs.
• Oversee budgets, procurement, licensing and vendor performance.
• Maintain IT asset inventories and lifecycle planning.
• Plan IT projects from business case to benefits review.
• Ensure changes are tested, documented and adopted into BAU.
• Maintain technical documentation and network diagrams.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity awareness

Automation & scripting

AI tools awareness

Vendor management

Problem solving

Education

IT degree or related

Tools

Microsoft 365

Windows / Exchange

Active Directory

Intune / endpoint mgmt

PowerShell

Power Automate

Power Apps

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Raubex Infra in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced IT Manager to lead the reliable, secure and cost-effective delivery of information technology services across Raubex Infra. The role covers IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, service delivery, business systems, vendor management and technology projects.

The successful candidate translates business requirements into practical technology solutions and advances automation, AI, cloud and modern workplace initiatives to boost operational