IT OPERATIONS MANAGER

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Category: CORPORATE SERVICES

Grade : TASK GRADE 14: R 586 134.93
Total Package: Total Package: R 847 940.00 per annum subject to certain conditions
Reference: 144/25

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
• Valid driver’s license
• Eight (8) years’ experience in Information Technology with two (2) years being in Operations Management

Key Performance Areas

• Manages the server and network operations
• Responsible for management and organization of the day-to-day operations IT server and network sections
• Develop and manage the capital and operating budget
• Liaise with network and server team by having regular meetings
• Participate in IT strategic planning, project planning and budget planning
• Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures
• Creates and presents reports on network changes and upgrades required

Core Competence

Organizational awareness     

• Aligns annual/quarterly plans with municipality goals and objectives

Information strategy 

• Takes overall responsibility for compliance with regulations, standards and codes of good practice relating to information and documentation, records management, information assurance and data protection

Resilience 

• Stays calm and focused under pressure

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Contact:

Enquiries regarding the above posts can be made to Mr Z. R. Shweni on 043 705 2706 or Ms M. Naidoo on 043 705 2750

APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM

Closing Date: 2025-08-29

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Overview of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality

·The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality was established in 2011, making it one of the newest metropolitans in South Africa. It stands as a beacon of opportunity and growth on the southeast coast of South Africa. It is one of only four metropolitans that are on the coast out of a total of 8 metropolitans in the country.

·The metro is considered to be the gateway to the province due to its central location and logistics advantage, boasting air, road, rail, and sea logistics. It is also the home of provincial administration. This advantage has allowed it to be the center of gravity for attracting a vibrant range of primary , secondary, and tertiary investments, businesses, and support services. With a population of just under a million (975 255), which is largely youth, it has a solid skilled workforce in a number of sectors, including financial services, trade, and manufacturing.

· This workforce is supported by several  world-class training and academic institutions. The metro is also home to several investors, including Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Johnson & Johnson.

· In further securing its position as an ideal investment destination, the Metro, through the National government, continues to support the East London Industrial Development Zone garner more investments. This work is part of a broader metro wide programme of stimulating growth and creating jobs as outlined in its bold Metro Growth Strategy vision 2030.

·Key sectors targeted for development include amongst others; agro industry, the auto sector, general manufacturing, renewable energy, the ocean economy, film and creative industry.

·The municipality’s commitment to improving the investment climate is market by a number of critical infrastructure projects that have been recently undertaken, such as the Sleeper Site road infrastructure project and the Settlers road upgrade project, which have allowed for improved logistics and easier movement of goods.

·The metro boasts of having a long stretching coastline of 68km with eight exciting beaches, making it ideal for family fun, exploring, and hosting all sorts of events, which have included the world-acclaimed Buffalo City Regatta and the Ironman half challenge. For those who prefer to be inland, the Metro has a number of exciting options, including game tours and hiking trails.

·The cosmopolitan nature of its people and different cultures provide an exciting bouquet of culinary and hospitality experiences, being host to a number of fine establishments such as the Garden Court Hotel and the International Convention Center.