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Junior Data Centre Manager
Absa Group LimitedJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1 day ago
Job descriptionEducation : Master’s electrician with a certified electrical qualification, information technology, engineering or a related field with an N6 technical diploma. Certifications : Industry certifications such as CCNA or VCP, CDCP qualification. Experience : 3–5 years of experience in data centre operations, IT infrastructure management or a related field. Technical Skills : Strong understanding of data centre systems, including servers, storage, networking, virtualization and cloud technologies. Soft Skills : Excellent leadership, communication, problem‑solving and customer service skills. Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology.
Junior Data Centre Manager
Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 20, 2025
Job Summary
Apply data centre engineering expertise, critical thinking, design thinking and problem‑solving skills in an agile team environment to produce well‑organised, optimised and documented source code that successfully delivers platform features & components of the service & solves complex technical problems with high quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the data centre, ensuring 24 / 7 availability and adherence to industry best practices and internal policies.
- Manage maintenance of all equipment, ensuring planned and corrective maintenance is performed according to schedule.
- Supervise Tier 1 services providers and the data centre technical team, fostering a productive and efficient work environment.
- Build and maintain relationships with third‑party vendors and service providers to ensure quality service delivery and meet contractual obligations.
- Ensure compliance with corporate, industry and professional standards, including ISO, ITIL and data protection regulations.
- Develop, implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), methods of procedures (MOPs) and emergency response procedures (ERPs) for safe and efficient operations.
- Manage and plan for future data centre capacity, including power usage effectiveness (PUE) levels, to support business growth.
- Lead incident response efforts, manage escalated support cases and conduct root cause analyses (RCAs) to ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, research new products and technologies, and implement automation to simplify processes and reduce costs.
Qualifications and Skills
End Date : October 17, 2025
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Data Centre Manager • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa