About the Role

Our client, a leading player in the Industrial IoT space, is seeking an experienced IT Team Lead / IT Manager to join their team in Somerset West. This role is ideal for a technically strong and hands-on IT professional who can take ownership of the internal IT environment while providing leadership, structure, and strategic direction to the IT function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the IT team, ensuring accountability, performance, and continuous development
• Establish, implement, and maintain IT standards, policies, and best practices
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex infrastructure, systems, and support-related matters
• Take ownership of the performance, stability, and security of the internal IT environment
• Oversee systems administration, infrastructure lifecycle management, and proactive maintenance
• Drive continuous improvement of infrastructure resilience and operational efficiency
• Manage company backup strategies, including testing, integrity, and compliance
• Develop, maintain, and execute disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Ensure uptime targets are achieved and operational disruptions are minimised
• Conduct regular infrastructure risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
• Manage relationships with external service providers, technology vendors, and network partners
• Monitor and enforce SLAs with relevant service providers
• Work closely with leadership and business stakeholders to align IT capabilities with operational and strategic needs
• Contribute to IT planning, budgeting, procurement, and cost optimisation
• Ensure robust cybersecurity controls, compliance, and user awareness across the business
• Oversee infrastructure relating to the office environment, including LAN, power, solar, inverters, and battery management
• Support the internal IT needs of employees, including desktop and end-user support

Requirements

• Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Information Technology
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a Linux-based network environment
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced technical environment
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a small team
• Strong technical knowledge of: IPv4 networks, routing, firewalls, VoIP, and file share protocols
• Database systems such as PostgreSQL
• Task management tools such as Jira
• Version control tools such as Git
• Virtualisation technologies such as Hyper-V and ProxmoxVE
• Document management and knowledge management systems such as SharePoint and Wiki platforms
• Scripting languages including Bash, PowerShell, and Python

Qualifications

No qualifications mentioned in the original job description.

Salary & Benefits

Salary information not specified in the original job description.

About the Role

Our client, a leading player in the Industrial IoT space, is seeking an experienced IT Team Lead / IT Manager to join their team in Somerset West. This role requires a technically strong and hands-on IT professional who can take ownership of the internal IT environment while providing leadership, structure, and strategic direction to the IT function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the IT team, ensuring accountability, performance, and continuous development
• Establish, implement, and maintain IT standards, policies, and best practices
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex infrastructure, systems, and support-related matters
• Take ownership of the performance, stability, and security of the internal IT environment
• Oversee systems administration, infrastructure lifecycle management, and proactive maintenance
• Drive continuous improvement of infrastructure resilience and operational efficiency
• Manage company backup strategies, including testing, integrity, and compliance
• Develop, maintain, and execute disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Ensure uptime targets are achieved and operational disruptions are minimised
• Conduct regular infrastructure risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
• Manage relationships with external service providers, technology vendors, and network partners
• Monitor and enforce SLAs with relevant service providers
• Work closely with leadership and business stakeholders to align IT capabilities with operational and strategic needs

Requirements

• Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Information Technology
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a Linux-based network environment
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced technical environment
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a small team
• Strong technical knowledge of IPv4 networks, routing, firewalls, VoIP, and file share protocols
• Database systems such as PostgreSQL
• Task management tools such as Jira
• Version control tools such as Git
• Virtualisation technologies such as Hyper-V and ProxmoxVE
• Document management and knowledge management systems such as SharePoint and Wiki platforms
• Scripting languages including Bash, PowerShell, and Python

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.) not specified in the original description.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary information not provided in the original description.