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    Team lead:

    Location:Cape Town
    Remote work:Some remote work allowed
    Type:Permanent
    Reference:#NG60855
    Company:E-Merge IT Recruitment

    We are seeking a skilled and proactive Team Lead: IT to oversee the day-to-day management of IT infrastructure, systems, networks, and support services. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to the IT team while remaining hands-on in the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization's technology environment.

    This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, team leadership, problem-solving, and operational management to ensure the stability, security, and performance of IT services.

    Responsibilities:
    • Lead and mentor the IT team, ensuring effective service delivery and technical support.
    • Manage and maintain IT infrastructure, including Linux servers, virtualization platforms, networks, and security systems.
    • Administer and support networking, firewalls, routing, VoIP, and file-sharing services.
    • Oversee PostgreSQL databases, document management systems, SharePoint, and collaboration platforms.
    • Monitor system performance, availability, backups, patching, and disaster recovery processes.
    • Develop and maintain automation solutions using Bash, PowerShell, and Python.
    • Manage IT incidents, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure timely resolution of service requests.
    • Support infrastructure projects, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions aligned with business needs.
    Qualifications and experience:
    • Degree or diploma in information technology, computer science, information systems, or a related field.
    • Relevant certifications in Linux, networking, virtualization, or cloud technologies will be advantageous.
    • Minimum 5 years' experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or IT operations.
    • Previous experience leading or supervising an IT support or infrastructure team.
    • Experience managing enterprise IT environments and supporting business-critical systems.
    • Experience in Linux, IPv4 networks, routing, firewalls, VoIP, file sharing protocols, PostgreSQL, database systems, Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, SharePoint, Document Management Systems (DMS), Wiki Platforms, Jira, Git, Bash, PowerShell, Python

    The reference number for this position is NG60855 which is a permanent, hybrid position in Cape Town offering a salary of up to R600k per annum, salary negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on e-Merge.co.za or call her for a chat on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

    Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT recruitment is a niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right people with the right companies, in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge IT website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

    Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

    Posted on 15 Jun 13:46, Closing date 14 Aug

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    Nokuthula Gumbo
    nokuthulag@e-merge.co.za
    0114633633

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