Tech Operations Leader: IT Infrastructure & Strategy

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Medical benefits

Training & certs

Innovative culture

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Operations Manager with a strong technology background to lead critical IT operations in Pretoria. You will manage IT infrastructure, ensure system reliability, and optimize processes to support business growth.

Join a leadership team to implement robust solutions, maintain high operational performance, and mentor technology operations staff. The role offers a path to influence technology strategy and drive excellence in South Africa's administrative capital.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in operations management with IT focus.
• Proven experience managing complex IT infrastructure and systems.
• Strong ITIL frameworks knowledge and best practices.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor technical operations teams.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational aspects of the IT infrastructure and technology systems.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of new technologies and software solutions.
• Develop and enforce operational policies and procedures for technology-related services.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of all IT systems.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to align operational capabilities with strategic technology goals.
• Manage operational budgets for technology infrastructure and projects.

Skills

IT operations

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

ITIL knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science

Tools

IT infrastructure tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Operations Manager with a strong technology background to lead critical IT operations in Pretoria. You will manage IT infrastructure, ensure system reliability, and optimize processes to support business growth.

Join a leadership team to implement robust solutions, maintain high operational performance, and mentor technology operations staff. The role offers a path to influence technology strategy and drive excellence in South Africa's administrative capital.