IT Infrastructure Manager (JB5836)

Western Cape
Salary: R104 167.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Banking IT Insurance
Reference: IT Infrastructure Manager (JB5836)

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Employer: Kontak Recruitment

IT Infrastructure Manager (JB5836)

Location: Tygervalley, Cape Town
Salary: XXX-XXXX per annum
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Financial Services

Our client is an established, South Africa–based financial services organisation operating within a regulated, enterprise-scale environment. The business offers investment, insurance, and wealth-related services, supporting a large national client base through secure, high-availability digital platforms. Technology is central to the organisation’s operations, with IT teams responsible for maintaining and enhancing business-critical systems, data integrity, and information security. The environment is stable, professionally managed, and suited to experienced IT professionals who value structure, accountability, and working on systems with long-term operational impact rather than short-term or experimental projects.

The IT Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and operational management of a hybrid IT infrastructure environment. This includes on-premises and cloud platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, security, and continuity across business-critical systems. The role provides technical leadership, oversees infrastructure operations, and works closely with security, development, and governance teams to support enterprise requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

8+ years’ experience in IT infrastructure, including at least 5 years in a leadership role

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect or Administrator

Aruba Switching certification

Red Hat or equivalent Linux certification

Hybrid cloud environments, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365

HP servers, SAN storage, and Fibre Channel technologies

Windows and Linux operating systems

Hyper-V and clustered environments, including SQL Server failover clusters

Networking technologies (LAN, WAN, VPN, TCP/IP)

Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and container platforms

Technical documentation and infrastructure design

Strong leadership and decision-making capability

Detail orientated and operational discipline

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Resilient, deadline-driven, and highly organised

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Strategy and Planning

Develop and maintain an infrastructure roadmap aligned to business objectives
Lead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning initiatives
Evaluate and recommend technologies to improve efficiency, resilience, and scalability

Hybrid Environment Management

Manage Windows and Linux server environments across on-premises and Microsoft Azure platforms
Ensure seamless integration between cloud and on-prem environments
Oversee virtualization, storage, and backup platforms

Network and Connectivity

Oversee core network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, and WAN/LAN connectivity
Ensure performance, security, and redundancy across multiple sites
Collaborate closely with security and firewall specialists

Infrastructure Documentation

Maintain accurate and current infrastructure landscape documentation
Ensure alignment with CMDB standards and change management processes
Support audits, troubleshooting, and future planning

End-User Computing (Desktop Environment)

Oversee procurement and lifecycle management of desktop hardware and peripherals
Maintain accurate asset inventory and usage tracking
Define standards for desktop configurations and user access
Coordinate vendor warranties, replacements, and service agreements

Security and Compliance

Ensure infrastructure compliance with internal security policies and regulatory standards
Support patching, firmware updates, and vulnerability remediation
Work with information security teams on audits and risk mitigation

Monitoring, Maintenance, and Lifecycle Management

Oversee monitoring, alerting, and performance optimisation
Plan and execute preventative maintenance and hardware refresh cycles
Maintain accurate asset records in the CMDB

Incident and Change Management

Manage infrastructure incidents and service requests via JIRA Service Management
Participate in CAB meetings and ensure compliant change execution
Lead root cause analysis and post-incident reviews

IT Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Develop and maintain IT continuity and disaster recovery plans
Define and support RTO and RPO requirements with business stakeholders
Conduct regular DR testing, recovery drills, and failover simulations

Cloud Integration and DevOps

Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment
Collaborate with development teams on infrastructure integration
Implement cloud-native monitoring and automation solutions

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Provision infrastructure using Terraform, ARM templates, and Bicep
Integrate IaC into CI/CD pipelines
Maintain version control and documentation for infrastructure definitions

Additional Operational Responsibilities

Oversee internet connectivity and service providers
Manage AV systems and telephony platforms, including VoIP and Teams integration
Compile and manage infrastructure budgets and vendor invoices
Lead and mentor infrastructure engineers and manage vendor relationships
Produce operational and risk reporting for IT leadership

Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.

Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.

Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.

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About Kontak Recruitment

Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.

Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner. We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.

Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.

Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.

Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.

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