Head of IT Operations

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Michelle Taylor Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Head of IT

The Head of IT is a critical role that oversees the planning, organization, and management of IT operations to ensure the stable operation of the organization's IT infrastructure in SSA. This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key functional areas, particularly deskside, network infrastructure, server infrastructure, data communications, and telecommunications systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of IT professionals to deliver high-quality IT support services.
  • Support the Global Service Desk in delivering services globally.
  • Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure infrastructure capacity meets existing and future requirements.
  • Conduct feasibility studies for various upgrade projects, improvements, and other conversions.
  • Understand the importance of Global Standards and ensure solutions fit within these.
  • Accountable for justification and in some cases, business case creation of any spend. Able to present and seek approvals.
  • Prepare RFPs, bid proposals, contracts, scope of work reports, and other documentation for infrastructure projects and associated efforts.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for infrastructure administration and project management.
  • Participate in the development of IT strategies in collaboration with the executive team.
  • Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining network infrastructure.
  • Negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure infrastructure-specific products and services.
  • Assist with the planning and deployment of global security measures.
  • Work within Global SLAs under GSD.
  • Direct and administer a contingent of network analysts and technicians, and where necessary, conduct performance reviews and corrective action.
  • Run regional projects as required.
  • Align with country business line leaders and country managers for service reviews and prioritization of business requirements.

Requirements:

  • Personable, able to work with individuals at all levels, including CxOs.
  • University degree or college diploma in the field of computer science and/or 7 years equivalent work experience.
  • Certifications in MCSE, CCIE advantageous.
  • 5 years experience managing and delivering infrastructure design and operational excellence.
  • 5 years service delivery management and/or partnering experience.
  • Exceptional knowledge of service and application delivery, as well as successful service level agreement accomplishments.
  • 5 years successful leadership of an infrastructure team.
  • Hands-on experience in troubleshooting hardware.
  • Knowledge of current protocols and standards.
  • Ability to make sound and logical judgments.
  • Demonstrated leadership and personnel/project management skills.
  • Good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Able to conduct research into issues and products as required.
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
  • Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language.
  • Highly self-motivated and directed.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Strong customer service orientation.

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