IT Manager (Mid-Sized Company)

A manufacturing group with several sites in Epping needs infrastructure that just works, and someone to make it so. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Epping, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget
• Document network diagrams and change records
• Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
• Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
• Build and maintain virtual machines on Hyper-V, VMware or Azure
• Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
• Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins

• Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
• Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
• Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python
• At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
• Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts

• CCNA, Fortinet NSE or MikroTik certification
• ISO 27001 audit experience

• Standby allowance and overtime for maintenance windows
• Company laptop, phone and home internet allowance
• Funded certification path
• Medical aid and provident fund

• Mention the environment size, such as "120 VMs, 14 sites, 900 users", as it tells recruiters your level.
• Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.