Operations Engineer (Advanced) 0996

Recruiter:

Open Source (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB001671/KM

Date posted:

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Location:

Menlyn, South Africa

SUMMARY:

NOW HIRING: Operations Engineer (ITSM / CMDB SME)

ð Location: South Africa (Hybrid - based in Menlyn)
ð Experience: 5+ Years
ð¼ Fixed-Term Contract (2 or 3 years - depending on client requirement)
Are you an experienced Operations Engineer with deep expertise in IT Service Management (ITSM) and CMDB processes? Do you thrive in complex enterprise environments and enjoy driving process quality, data accuracy and technical governance?
If yes — this role is for you.

POSITION INFO:

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Operations Engineer / CMDB Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join an enterpriseâlevel IT Service Management team. You will play a key role in managing, improving and consulting on Configuration Management processes, ensuring IT environments are accurately represented and governed within the CMDB.
This role requires someone who can confidently engage with technical teams, enterprise architects, process owners and ITSM stakeholders, while driving continuous improvements across configuration, data quality and service management practices.

Key Responsibilities

As an Operations Engineer (ITSM / CMDB SME), you will:

Configuration Management (CMDB / Manage Service Configuration)

Act as the Subject Matter Expert for CMDB and Manage Service Configuration topics.
Develop, optimise and maintain Configuration Management processes and standards.
Plan and coordinate CMDB activities, integrations and service configuration updates.
Consult on IT Infrastructure integrations (Networks, Databases, Storage, Cloud, Middleware) into the CMDB.
Monitor and steer CMDB data quality using defined KPIs and controls.
Execute process controls to ensure compliance with process & data standards.

ITSM, Governance & Reporting

Support and consult on Configuration Management tools (ServiceNow, BMC Remedy Helix).
Interface with ITSM experts and Enterprise Architecture teams.
Prepare and maintain knowledge articles and documentation.
Report requirements, gaps and improvement opportunities to Process & Product Owners.
Conduct communication, awareness and training activities across teams.

Team Support & Collaboration

Train and onboard team members on CMDB processes and tools.
Share knowledge and best practices with internal teams and stakeholders.
Support the feature team in ensuring the health, accuracy and governance of configuration data.

Required Skills & Expertise

Technical Skills

5+ years practical experience as an Operations Engineer or similar ITSM role.
Strong experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks and processes.
Hands-on expertise in:
- ServiceNow (ITSM, CSDM, CMDB)
- BMC Remedy Helix
Experience with Windows & Linux server environments.
Good understanding of Data Centres, Networks, Databases, Web technologies, Storage, Middleware.
Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS, Azure).

ITIL & Governance

Solid working knowledge of ITIL v4.
Experience implementing or supporting Configuration Management processes.

Soft Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
Analytical thinker with problem-solving ability.
Ability to train, guide and support team members.
Organised, detailâoriented and capable of driving process quality.

Why Join?

Work in a large, complex enterprise environment.
Be the technical authority for CMDB and ITSM configuration processes.
Collaborate with experts across IT Infrastructure, Architecture and Service Management.
Opportunity to influence and improve enterpriseâwide ITSM practices.

How to Apply

If you are a seasoned Operations Engineer with ITSM and CMDB expertise, send your CV to:
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