IT Operations Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007946/STU

Date posted:

Friday, August 28, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

A leading financial services organisation is looking for a hands-on IT Operations Manager to take ownership of its infrastructure, networking, cloud environments, end-user technology, and operational governance functions.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Leading and developing an established IT Operations team. Managing enterprise networking, connectivity, firewalls, and security controls. Overseeing cloud infrastructure environments including Azure, AWS, or similar platforms. Taking ownership of Microsoft 365, Active Directory \/ Entra ID, endpoint management, and access governance. Driving incident management, disaster recovery, backup strategies, and business continuity readiness. Embedding governance, risk, and compliance best practices across IT operations. Managing vendor relationships, service providers, budgets, and licensing spend. Providing meaningful operational reporting and insights to leadership teams. Supporting development teams through stable, well-governed environments and change management processes. Job Experience and Skills Required: Strong experience with enterprise networking and network security. Hands-on firewall management and troubleshooting experience. Cloud infrastructure expertise (Azure, AWS, or similar). Experience managing Microsoft 365 and Identity & Access Management environments. Proven background running internal IT support or service desk functions. Experience with incident management, root cause analysis, and disaster recovery planning. Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams. Strong understanding of governance, risk, compliance, and security frameworks. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. Connect with me on LinkedIn!

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

IT Operations Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
A leading financial services organisation is looking for a hands-on it operations manager to take ownership of its infrastructure, networking, cloud environments, end-user technology, and operational governance functions.
12 days ago

IT Operations Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced it operations manager to take ownership of infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, security, and internal technology services. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on technical capability, driving operational excellence while leading and developing an established it operations team.
12 days ago

TJ 19616 - CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND NETWORK OPERATIONS MANAGER
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND NETWORK operations manager
12 days ago

Business Operations Manager - Johannesburg
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
Our client, a leading company in the Real Estate and Property Management industry, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business operations manager to join their team based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Today

Sales Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market-related
The Sales manager is responsible for leading, growing, and overseeing the company''s sales function across Southern Africa.
Today

Contract Manager Landscaping (Pretoria)
Location: Pretoria
Salary: 18 000
Job Title: Contract manager Landscaping Location: Gauteng - Pretoria Industry: Facilities / Landscaping Services Type: Full-Time / Environment: High-performance, people-centric, client-driven About the Role Our client is looking for a hands-on and experienced Landscaping Supervisor to oversee daily operations, coordinate schedules, and manage all landscapi...
1 day ago

FINANCIAL MANAGER
Location: Benoni
Salary: Market related
FINANCIAL manager - Johannesburg, Gauteng Highly competitive package on offer! A global manufactur
1 day ago

Production Manager
Location: Midrand
Salary:
Production manager – PharmaceuticalLocation: Midrand | Reports to: Managing DirectorPackage: Market-related | Employment type: Permanent position Join a values-driven team where your expertise shapes the quality of what they produceOur client, a well-established pharmaceutical and animal health manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Production manager to lead manufacturing operations, ...
2 days ago

Restaurant General Manager - Bryanston
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R 30000 - 40000
Restaurant General manager - Bryanston
2 days ago

Senior Account Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you a relationship-driven Account manager with a strong understanding of Managed Services and the broader ICT landscape? Join a leading technology solutions provider where you'll partner with strategic clients, drive business growth, and act as a trusted advisor across a range of technology offerings. This opportunity is ideal for a commercially minded professional who can balance client engag...
5 days ago