Job title : Team Lead : Colocation CPT (Western Cape)
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : December 07, 2025
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Description
Team Lead : Colocation will be responsible for all operational tasks and activities within co-location and other operational areas. This will include activities such as planning and implementation of racks, cable trays, power distribution unit and network connectivity, ensuring compliance with defined capacity thresholds, as well as the budget for rack and cable infrastructure. Responsible for the coordination of all work carried out in the Data Halls, supervision of technicians and customers and third parties. Reviewing and approving of scheduled and projected work performed. Responsible to customers for meeting operational contracted Service Level Management Agreements and managing all customer requests and incidents end-to-end. This role fulfils all 3rd level support, includes problem solving and changes to any client request, as well as all related design of network and cross connect entries into the Data Centre space and between ISP’s and customers and managing technicians.Key Result Areas :
Data Centre Colocation Planning
Assist with Design and implementation of capacity management according to availability and client requirementsAssist with Management of floorplan capacity and defining standards for implementationProvide input to sales and product management team / s to support product strategies / objectives into solutions that drive market awareness and revenue growth in the Colocation spaceData Centre Colocation Management
Day-to-day management of colocation space (racks, keys, cages, power feeds, networking)Responsible for ensuring continued support and building of relationships with existing and new customersResponsible for planning, implementing and maintaining of equipment, racks, cages and cablingManage and coordinate all projects related to Carrier and ISP Fibre entries into the Data Centre facilityData Centre Colocation Reporting
Assist with Customer monthly billing information on usage and space allocationResponsible for weekly, monthly Customer reporting on security, infrastructure and RHS (Remote hand services) activities.Finance and Administration
Assist with writing all technical specification and motivations to ensure procurement are able to source contracts according to Colocation StandardsAssist with gathering relevant data provided to the financial department for accurate monthly billing to customersStaff Supervision
Ensure that all human resources are appropriately managed in terms of performance and development including performance management and career development initiativesMentoring (including training thereof) of all direct reports in line with their performance management objectivesRequirements
Formal Qualifications
Relevant IT or Engineering qualificationCertified Data Centre Professional is an added advantageExperience
3-5 years' experience in Data Centre Colocation3-5 years' experience with IT systems and networking3-5 years' experience with Cabling & Cable management3-5 years advanced Experience & Knowledge of Ticketing systems3-5 years' experience with Data Centre infrastructure systemsKnowledge & Skills
Knowledge of Data Centre Colocation SystemsKnowledge of Data Centre Power Systems, HVAC and Monitoring SystemsKnowledge of Data Centre Infrastructure and Security SystemsDeep understanding of Data Halls Technology, Products and Services offered Service Level Management and ReportingAbility to work alone or as part of a cross-functional teamAbility to coordinate, supervise and communicate with contractorsGood verbal and written communications skillsGood analytical thinking abilityICT jobs