SysOp Team Lead

Pronel Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a SysOps Team Lead based in Johannesburg. This strategic role involves designing automation workflows, mentoring a technical team, and overseeing IT operations. Candidates should have certifications in Azure, Power BI, and experience with RMM toolsets. A strong focus on automation and ITIL principles is required, along with advanced scripting skills in Python and PowerShell.

Qualifications

• Key responsibilities include designing automation workflows.
• Experience leading technical teams is essential.
• Strong background in monitoring systems and alerting.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation workflows using PowerShell, Python, Ansible.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the SysOps team.
• Drive proactive monitoring and self-healing systems.

Skills

Automation

Advanced scripting in Python and PowerShell

Power BI reporting

Excellent communication skills

Technical proficiency in monitoring tools

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator (MD-102)

Power BI Data Analyst Associate

PowerShell Scripting Certification

CompTIA Cloud+ or Azure/AWS Architecture

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Power BI

Intune

Ansible

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled SysOps Team Lead to design, build and operate a modern Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platform that enables efficient, automated and secure IT operations. This is a strategic and hands‑on leadership role responsible for driving automation, enhancing monitoring capabilities, optimizing toolsets, and leading a technical team to deliver high-quality service.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Tooling

• Design and implement automation workflows using PowerShell, Python, Ansible or RMM platforms.

• Create and maintain Python scripts to streamline operational tasks.

• Optimize and manage toolsets such as N-able, Acronis, Intune, Microsoft MDE, BitDefender, Qualys, Meraki.

• Ensure automation and process optimization form the core of service delivery.

Monitoring & Patching

• Drive proactive monitoring and implement self-healing systems.

• Configure and manage AutoPilot deployments and patching processes.

• Use analytics and reporting to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Reporting & Insights

• Build dashboards and reports using Power BI and internal tools.

• Present insights, performance trends, risks and improvements to management.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop the SysOps team to meet performance and SLA targets.

• Conduct regular team meetings, 1:1 sessions and support professional growth.

• Provide escalation support for SysOps-related issues.

• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Ensure adherence to ITIL service management principles.

Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives

• Work with other support teams to understand technology requirements.

• Manage SysOps-related initiatives and ensure timely, on-budget delivery.

• Encourage documentation and knowledge sharing.

• Stay current with industry trends and recommend improvements.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong passion for automation and problem-solving.

• Advanced scripting in Python and PowerShell.

• Proficiency with Power BI reporting and data visualisation.

• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Strong technical proficiency across monitoring, toolsets and IT support systems.

Experience

• Proven experience designing automation workflows.

• Hands‑on scripting for automation (Python, PowerShell).

• Experience managing and optimizing RMM toolsets.

• Strong background in monitoring, alerting and self‑healing systems.

• Experience leading technical teams.

• Skilled in patching, AutoPilot deployments and hybrid environment management.

• Practical understanding of ITIL principles.

• Experience working in a Managed Services (MSP) environment is advantageous.

Qualifications

Required:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator (MD-102)

• Power BI Data Analyst Associate

• PowerShell Scripting Certification (Microsoft/Pluralsight endorsed)

• Cloud Certification: CompTIA Cloud+ OR Azure/AWS Architecture

Advantageous:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

• ITIL V4 Foundation

• Microsoft SC-200 / Security+

• Ansible Automation certifications

• Microsoft SC-300

• N-Able Advanced Reporting & Automation

To apply please send CV's to [e-mail]