88 Infrastructure Manager jobs in South Africa

We are looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Manager to lead and scale the engineering capability behind our cloud platforms. This role forms a key part of the Technology Solutions leadership team, sitting alongside our Cloud Architect and reporting to the Head of Technology Solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Cloud Engineers, SREs, and DevSecOps experts who thrive on innovation and impact.
• Drive the execution of our Cloud Infrastructure roadmap, aligning with Mukurus strategic platform and business goals.
• Take ownership of Mukurus AWS-based cloud environments defined as infrastructure-as-code with Terraform and containerised with Kubernetes ensuring performance, cost-efficiency, and resilience at every stage of the SDLC.
• Champion DevOps culture across engineering, fostering collaboration, shared ownership, and continuous delivery practices.
• Ensure uptime and recovery goals are met, and oversee compliance with RTOs, RPOs, patching, monitoring, and alerting standards.
• Partner closely with our Cloud Architect to deliver well-architected, observable, and cost-optimised infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate across the business from Platform Engineering and Product, to Software Engineering, Security, and Governance to enable cross-functional success.
• Implement and maintain controls aligned to compliance frameworks like PCI-DSS and ISO27001.
• Build and manage tooling across CI/CD, observability, documentation, and cloud cost monitoring.
• Drive innovation by enabling teams with the right tools, autonomy, and environment to experiment, iterate, and deliver value.
• Manage team capacity, budgets, and ongoing capability growth in line with emerging technologies and business needs.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (desirable).
• Cloud Infrastructure Design & Operations (AWS).
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) with Terraform.
• Containerisation with Kubernetes.
• Linux system administration and scripting.
• CI/CD pipeline design and management.
• Incident and outage management.t
• Cloud cost optimisation strategies.
• Cloud security best practices and governance.
• Compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, ISO27001).
• Cloud monitoring, alerting, and observability tools.
• Infrastructure monitoring and logging solutions.
• Cloud environment performance tuning.
• Resilience and disaster recovery planning.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams (Platform, Security, Product, Software Engineering).
• DevOps culture and practices (shared ownership, continuous delivery).
• Automation of infrastructure deployment and management.
• Budget and capacity planning
• Agile practices and mindset.

Reference: JHB006281-NL-2
A leading cash management company based in Houghton is urgently looking for an Infrastructure Manager to be responsible for developing a Technology Infrastructure strategy, and implementation standards and procedures, accountable for a secure, resilient, dependable, and non-redundant technology infrastructure.

In order to be considered, the following is required:

• Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field
• Certification in relevant Enterprise Architecture or Technology frameworks and methodologies (Advantageous)
• Cloud certifications AWS, AZURE, or GCP (Advantageous)
• ISO27001 Accreditation (Advantageous)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Customer Service
• Team Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Latest open-source technologies
• Knowledge of ICT project management principles (e.g., Agile)
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• A strong technical background in applications or technical management experience
• Presenting complex data and information in a clear and concise manner
• 8 years of experience within an Information Technology environment, of which:
• 3 years of experience in network design and administration, data centre operations, database administration, and systems programming and administration
• 3 years in working with RPA enabled, cloud-based or on-premise, and hybrid infrastructure environments
• Experience working on projects with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment

• Support technology strategy and innovation
• Planning and organisation
• Execute analysis and design activities
• Technical implementation in own area
• Vendor management
• Stakeholder and customer management
• Quality management
• Risk management
• Reporting
• Finance
• Leadership and people management
• Lead as an ambassador and executor of change
• Drive the organisation culture

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We’re seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to lead the technology operations and ensure seamless business continuity. This is a strategic leadership position where you’ll oversee critical IT infrastructure while building and mentoring a high-performing support team.

As the IT Infrastructure Manager, you’ll be the cornerstone of the technology operations, responsible for maintaining 99%+ uptime across all systems while driving continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts business productivity and growth.

Salary: R60 000 – R70 000 per month.

What You’ll Do:

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead and develop a skilled IT Service Desk team of 5 professionals
  • Provide mentorship, training, and career development opportunities
  • Set performance objectives and conduct regular team reviews
  • Foster a customer-centric culture focused on service excellence
• Technical Operations
  • Oversee Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and Exchange systems
  • Manage network infrastructure including Fortigate firewalls, Netgear and Unifi switches
  • Administer Microsoft Office 365 and cloud-based services
  • Implement and maintain robust backup solutions using Veeam and similar technologies
• Service Delivery Excellence
  • Establish and monitor SLA criteria for infrastructure availability and performance
  • Implement ITIL best practices across Incident, Problem, and Change Management
  • Act as escalation point for complex technical issues and service disruptions
  • Conduct regular disaster recovery testing and business continuity planning
• Strategic Infrastructure Management
  • Design and implement resilient infrastructure solutions to minimise downtime
  • Plan and execute hardware/software upgrades and refresh cycles
  • Manage relationships with third-party service providers and vendors
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency

What We’re Looking For:

Essential Requirements:

• Education: Degree or relevant IT certifications
• Certifications: MCSE + Security, Fortinet Certified Professional
• Experience: Minimum 5 years managing similar-sized technical teams
• Leadership: Proven track record of developing high-performing IT teams
• ITIL Knowledge: Deep understanding and practical application of ITIL frameworks

Technical Expertise:

• Windows Infrastructure: Advanced knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory design and security
• Networking: Expert-level understanding of networking technologies, firewalls, and load balancers
• Cloud Technologies: Hands-on experience with Office 365 and hybrid cloud environments
• Virtualisation: Solid experience with Hyper-V and virtualised environments
• Security: Strong background in IT security and data protection compliance

Desirable Skills:

• ITIL Service Delivery Manager certification
• PowerShell scripting capabilities
• SharePoint administration experience
• Linux server knowledge

What Makes You Successful Here:

• You’re a natural problem-solver who thinks strategically while maintaining attention to detail.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and can balance multiple priorities without compromising service quality.
• Your communication skills allow you to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, from end-users to executive leadership.
• You’re passionate about technology and continuous learning, staying current with industry trends and best practices.
• Most importantly, you understand that technology serves people, and you’re committed to delivering exceptional user experiences.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package (R60,000 – R70,000 per month)
• Opportunity to lead and shape IT operations in a growing organisation
• Professional development and certification support
• Collaborative work environment with direct access to senior leadership
• Modern technology stack and tools
• Occasional out-of-hours support requirements (compensated accordingly)

Ready to Lead the IT Future?

If you’re an experienced IT professional ready to take ownership of critical infrastructure while building something meaningful, we want to hear from you. Join us in creating a technology environment that truly enables business success.

The infrastructure manager is responsible for providing the strategic direction for the infrastructure function on a group level. You will lead the development of infrastructure strategy and architecture standards and procedures for the organisation.

• Responsible for managing overall IT day-to-day operations to improve infrastructure costs, performance and end user satisfaction.
• Provide leadership in planning and managing computer operations and production support, systems and database administration and network operations.
• Ensure system performance and SLAs are met.
• Manage IT resource requirements to ensure appropriate balance between tactical and strategic demands.
• Manage the physical infrastructure to ensure the full asset life cycle of all assets is achieved.
• Manage strategic relationships with key IT product and service providers.
• Provide in depth technical expertise for both tactical and operational initiatives.
• Provision, in close cooperation with third party service provider, an IT infrastructure that is suitable for the group to access and use their business applications.
• Assess the relative impact of IT industry trends on current and future enterprise infrastructure needs and projects.
• Interface with business unit managers to define infrastructure support initiatives and solutions for improving service efficiency and effectiveness.
• Engage with software development teams to ensure the balance between capacity, availability and security is maintained across the infrastructure.
• Analyse and predict trends and develop long range plans designed to maintain cost effectiveness.
• Participate in IT strategy planning activities.
• Responsible for designing and troubleshooting the group’s global network of IT services to meet the functional objectives of the business.
• Develop the reporting for vendor performance in areas that include quality, capacity, systems and responsiveness.
• Ensure the infrastructure team is mitigating, monitoring and managing infrastructure related risks.
• Work closely with project team members' line managers for time allocation and prioritization.
• Manage a dynamic team of employed staff and outsourced service providers, to constantly search for creative ways to elevate the capabilities of technology systems to meet business needs.
• Participate in the budget process.

• At least 5 years of proven IT Management experience, including managing teams responsible for architecture design and deployment, systems lifecycle management and infrastructure planning and operations.
• Experience in areas such as network design and administration, data center operations, database administration, and systems programming and administration.
• Strong people and relationship management skills.
• Have a practical working knowledge of ITIL and/or MOF practices (preferably ITIL certified).
• Have a practical working knowledge of Information Security best practices (preferably ISO 27001 and/or CISM certified).
• Understanding of TOGAF.
• Understanding of COBIT.
• Understanding of POPIA.
• Experience leveraging cloud-based solutions as part of the infrastructure (preferably Azure and/or AWS).
• Ability to think logically and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage internal and external projects from inception to completion.
• Expertise in setting and managing customer expectations.
• Skill in conceptualising creative solutions as well as documenting them and presenting them to senior management.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs with ability to establish and maintain a high level of internal and external customer trust and confidence.
• Ability to develop and deliver projects using leading edge technologies.
• Experience working with vendors.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a defined budget, while ensuring delivery.