IT Team Lead

SUMMARY:
🌐 IT Team Lead 
📍 Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Office-based)
🏢 Department: Information Technology
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💵 Remuneration: R35 000 – R45 000 CTC per month 

About the Company

About the Role

POSITION INFO:
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced IT Team Lead to manage the day-to-day IT operations and ensure reliable, secure, and efficient technology services across the organisation.
This role will oversee IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and support services, while also driving digital transformation initiatives and ensuring alignment with Group IT governance and security standards.
Key Responsibilities
IT Operations & Infrastructure

• Manage and maintain IT infrastructure, networks, servers, cloud services and backup systems
• Ensure reliability and performance of systems including:
• Microsoft 365
• Windows Server
• Active Directory / Azure AD
• Networking infrastructure
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Oversee IT service desk operations and end-user support
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and minimise downtime
• Manage lifecycle of business and engineering applications

• Lead, mentor and manage the IT team
• Develop and implement IT policies, processes and best practices
• Monitor and report on IT KPIs and operational performance
• Support onboarding, offboarding and IT training for staff

• Ensure compliance with Group IT security policies and cybersecurity frameworks
• Manage risk assessments, vulnerability management and incident response
• Support POPIA compliance and assist with security audits
• Promote cybersecurity awareness across the organisation

• Lead initiatives including process automation, cloud adoption, collaboration platforms and analytics

• Manage IT procurement, budgets and vendor relationships
• Maintain accurate records of IT assets, licenses and systems

• Diploma / Certification in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field required.
• Certifications such as ITIL, Microsoft Azure or Microsoft 365 advantageous

• 6+ years’ IT experience, including 3 years in a leadership role
• Experience managing IT infrastructure, enterprise systems and cybersecurity
• Exposure to multi-site environments and remote users
• Strong experience in vendor management, procurement and IT governance frameworks

• Infrastructure: Windows Server, Active Directory / Azure AD, DNS, DHCP
• Cloud & Networking: Azure, VPN, SD-WAN, firewalls
• Security: Endpoint protection, MFA, SIEM, encryption
• Collaboration: Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive), Exchange
• Automation: PowerShell (advantageous)