Service Delivery Manager

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology services firm in Johannesburg seeks a results-driven Service Delivery Manager with 5-9 years of experience. You will oversee service delivery to ensure high performance, manage client relationships, and drive improvements in processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field, along with strong skills in stakeholder management and ITIL practices. This role offers the opportunity to lead a cross-functional team in enhancing service delivery.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in service delivery or client management.
• Proven experience managing service performance in multi-client environments.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL practices is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through effective service delivery.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of IT/business services.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve service issues.

Skills

Service Delivery Management

ITIL practices knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Job Overview :

We are seeking a results-driven Service Delivery Manager with 5-9 years of experience to oversee and optimize service delivery across our client portfolio. You will ensure high-quality service performance, build strong relationships with stakeholders, manage escalations, and drive continuous improvement in service management processes.

Key Responsibilities :

Service Management & Delivery :

Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through effective service delivery and management.

Oversee the end-to-end delivery of IT or business services to meet agreed SLAs and KPIs.

Monitor performance metrics and prepare service reports for clients and internal leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement :

Act as the main point of contact for client service-related issues and escalations.

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal delivery teams.

Team Leadership & Coordination :

Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of service issues.

Provide mentoring and direction to junior delivery staff or support teams.

Process Improvement :

Identify gaps and inefficiencies in service delivery processes; implement improvements.

Participate in audits and support compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ITIL, ISO).

Project Support :

Support the delivery of new services, transitions, and transformation initiatives.

Collaborate with project managers to align service capabilities with project deliverables.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.

5-9 years of experience in a service delivery or client management role.

Proven experience managing service performance in complex, multi-client environments.

Strong knowledge of ITIL practices (certification preferred).

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in cloud-based or digital service environments.

Experience managing third-party vendors or offshore delivery teams.

PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

Familiarity with service tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or equivalent.

Key Competencies :

Customer-centric mindset

Analytical thinking

Leadership and team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Time and priority management