SLA Account Manager

Kontak Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing IT services provider seeks an SLA Account Manager in Cape Town to manage client relationships within SLA agreements. This role includes owning support tickets and delivering high-quality IT support. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows support, and basic networking. The position also entails both technical client support and the ability to foster client relationships while meeting service standards. Salary ranges from R22 000 to R28 000 per month depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration.
• Solid desktop support experience with Windows 10/11.
• Good understanding of networking concepts such as IP addressing and DHCP.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for assigned SLA clients.
• Manage incidents, service requests, and problems for allocated accounts.
• Provide remote and on-site Tier 2 technical support.

Skills

Microsoft 365 administration

Windows 10/11 support

Networking concepts

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Job description

SLA Account Manager (IT) required in Cape Town.

An established and growing IT services provider is looking for a technically capable and service-driven SLA Account Manager to join its Cape Town–based team.

This role is responsible for owning client relationships within SLA agreements, managing support tickets end to end, and delivering consistent, high-quality IT support across multiple environments.

The position combines hands-on Tier 2 technical support with client-facing responsibility, vendor coordination, and contribution to ongoing service improvements within an ITIL-aligned framework.

Salary: R22 000 to R28 000 per month (Negotiable depending on experience).

Minimum Requirements:

• Based in Cape Town or surrounding areas
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to attend occasional on-site client visits
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration
• Solid Windows 10 / 11 desktop and laptop support experience
• Experience supporting SME IT environments
• Good understanding of basic networking concepts (IP addressing, DHCP, DNS, Wi‑Fi, VPN)
• Strong customer service orientation with clear written and verbal communication skills in English
• Professional, well-presented, and confident in client‑facing engagements
• Detail‑oriented, organised, and able to perform under pressure
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for assigned SLA clients
• Take full ownership of incidents, service requests, and problems for allocated accounts
• Ensure all tickets are managed in line with contractual SLAs and internal KPIs
• Proactively communicate with clients regarding progress, delays, and resolutions
• Provide remote and occasional on‑site Tier 2 technical support, including:
• Windows desktops and laptops
• Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint basics)
• Azure AD / Entra ID user and group management, MFA, and password resets
• Endpoint security tools including antivirus, EDR, BitLocker, and MFA enforcement
• Printers, scanners, and peripheral devices
• Basic networking support and VPN access
• Triage, investigate, and resolve support tickets independently where possible
• Escalate advanced server or infrastructure issues to internal specialist teams
• Delegate appropriate tasks to junior helpdesk staff and review their work
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders
• Manage vendors and third‑party suppliers in support of SLA clients
• Identify recurring issues and recommend preventative actions or service improvements
• Provide technical input to support renewals, upgrades, and account changes
• Maintain accurate client documentation, including network diagrams and configurations
• Contribute to internal knowledge bases and follow ITIL‑aligned service processes