IT Manager

About

Our client in Upington, Northern Cape is looking for an IT Manager to administer server and network infrastructure. You will manage Windows and Linux servers, administer Active Directory and Exchange, monitor system performance and security, implement backup solutions, and ensure high availability of critical systems.

Responsibilities

System Maintenance & Support

• Administer and maintain server infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments including operating system installation, routine patch management, performance monitoring, and proactive capacity planning to ensure high availability of critical business systems.
• Manage and monitor network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and VPN gateways, ensuring secure, stable, and high-performance connectivity across all office locations and for remote workers accessing corporate resources.

Software Development & Architecture

• Participate actively in code reviews by examining peers' pull requests for logic errors, security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and adherence to coding standards, providing constructive feedback and suggesting alternative approaches where appropriate.
• Design and implement robust database schemas, stored procedures, indexing strategies, and query optimisation techniques to ensure efficient data retrieval and referential integrity across high-volume transactional and analytical reporting workloads.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate functional requirements into detailed technical specifications, system architecture designs, logical data models, and comprehensive API contracts before commencing each development sprint.

Collaboration & Agile Delivery

• Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines to automate building, testing, security scanning, and deployment of application releases across development, staging, and production environments using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Actively participate in all agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, contributing ideas and feedback to drive continuous improvement of team velocity and delivery predictability.
• Document technical architectures, system configurations, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides in the team knowledge base, and mentor junior developers through pair programming sessions and lunch-and-learn knowledge-sharing presentations.
• Work closely with product owners, UX designers, and quality assurance engineers throughout the development lifecycle to ensure features meet acceptance criteria, user experience standards, and non-functional performance and security requirements.

Requirements

• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and technologies such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, or similar.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical users and stakeholders clearly and patiently.
• A bachelor's degree or diploma in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field.
• For cloud and DevOps roles, hands-on experience with AWS or Azure and proficiency in infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices, with certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP being advantageous.
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of IT service management frameworks such as ITIL and experience with helpdesk and ticketing systems.

Qualifications

• CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ Certifications