IT Manager (Mid-Sized Company)

An university IT department in Epping needs infrastructure that just works, and someone to make it so. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

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.

• Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID
• Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts
• Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget
• Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
• Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
• Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance

• Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
• At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
• Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
• Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python

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

• Group your CV skills by area, such as networking, cloud, security and scripting, so the tech reviewer finds them fast.
• Mention the environment size, such as "120 VMs, 14 sites, 900 users", as it tells recruiters your level.