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Head Of It OperationsIctengage • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Head Of It Operations

Head Of It Operations

Ictengage • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
14 days ago
Job description

Head of IT Operations job vacancy in Johannesburg.

The Head of IT Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for the efficient delivery, stability, and scalability of the organization’s IT systems, infrastructure, and support services.

This role focuses on day-to-day operational excellence, vendor management, platform optimization, and service delivery, while aligning IT operations with business objectives.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical knowledge with strong leadership and process management skills, ensuring IT services are reliable, secure, and continuously improving.

Salary : R40 000 – R60 000 per month.

Key Responsibilities :

  • IT Operations & Infrastructure

Lead the management, monitoring, and optimization of IT infrastructure and hosted environments.

  • Oversee day-to-day IT service delivery, ensuring high system availability, performance, and resilience.
  • Implement best practices for incident, change, and problem management.
  • Develop, document, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across IT operations.
  • Ensure all IT operations are compliant with security, regulatory, and governance standards.
  • Service Delivery & Support
  • Provide oversight and direction to IT support teams, ensuring SLA adherence and customer satisfaction.

  • Act as the escalation point for critical incidents and system issues.
  • Drive root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and preventative maintenance practices.
  • Develop training programs to upskill support staff and standardize service quality.
  • Vendor & Platform Management
  • Manage multi-vendor platforms including Microsoft, Silicon Sky, Sophos, N-able, Cambium, Unifi, and Grandstream.

  • Oversee supplier relationships, contracts, escalations, and service reconciliations.
  • Ensure effective implementation, administration, and lifecycle management of platforms and services.
  • Negotiate pricing, licensing, and service agreements to ensure cost efficiency and value.
  • Internal Systems & Tools
  • Administer internal systems including Kaseya Autotask, VSAX, Quote Manager, and CloudQuote.

  • Oversee IT operations tooling and automation initiatives to drive efficiency.
  • Provide technical advisory support for internal projects and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Support marketing and PR teams with technical input for campaigns and proposals.
  • Security & Risk Management
  • Ensure operational compliance with security frameworks and policies.

  • Oversee endpoint, network, and cloud security operations.
  • Lead business continuity, disaster recovery, and contingency planning.
  • Partner with senior leadership to assess risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 8–10 years of progressive experience in IT operations, infrastructure, or service delivery leadership.
  • Proven track record of managing IT support teams, multi-vendor platforms, and vendor relationships.
  • Strong background in cloud services, SaaS platforms, security systems, and enterprise networking.
  • Hands-on experience with operational frameworks (ITIL, ISO standards preferred).
  • Key Skills & Competencies :

  • Strong leadership with the ability to manage teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Deep knowledge of IT operations management, monitoring, and automation tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
  • Strong understanding of incident, problem, and change management best practices.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to translate technical operations into business outcomes.
  • Risk-focused mindset with experience in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
  • Desirable Certifications :

  • ITIL Foundation or higher
  • Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator / M365 Enterprise Administrator
  • Sophos Certified Engineer
  • Kaseya and N-able platform certifications
  • Networking certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+, etc.)
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