Head of IT and Facilities Management
OttoBauthentic
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Review & provide support on tickets logged
- Monitor server performance
- Manage and maintain Azure environment
- Work with service providers on IT related projects and queries
- Interact with various IT Service Providers to completed specific required tasks
- Manage outstanding support task with IT Service Providers Make sure all Service Provider Support Tickets gets locked by the service provider for follow up and future audits
- Pastel account management and administration
- Meet on a Monthly basis with key Service Providers to discuss performance and critical issues
- Review SLA contracts with all Service Providers when required and ensure service deliveries within the agreed SLA.
- Manage all business licensing agreements and renewals
- Review all Mimecast and Security reports and make recommendation regarding possible improvements.
- Manage and monitoring of server performance and health checks
- All IT procurement including quotations, CAPEX request, approval and placing of orders
- Interact with various IT Service Providers to completed specific required tasks
- Maintain a stable, productive, efficient IT Environment and Team
- Establish and maintain highest security standards
- Evaluate all current infrastructure and suggest/implement improvements
- Complete and update the IT Budget as and when required.
- Manage IT expenses and cost within the budget
- Review services provided by service providers to ensure its efficient, up to date and best practice.
- Conduct IT induction and training on various applications
- Maintaining of registers relating to cell phones given to staff members
- Maintain of registers relating to IT related assets given to staff
- Oversee routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of building systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical) to ensure functionality and safety.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Source, negotiate, and oversee contracts with service providers for security services
- Conducting gap analysis to ensure any new risks are identified and closed
- Source, negotiate, and oversee contracts with service providers for cleaning, security, and other services.
- Ensure timely delivery of contracted services within agreed SLA
- Plan and supervise renovations, refurbishments, repair work, and infrastructure upgrades
- Responsible for managing outsourced cleaning staff including daily tasks
- Account management with service provider in line with SLA
- Managing the receptionist and all relevant duties relating to reception.
- Manage SLA with outsourced generator provider.
- Scheduling quarterly inspections and major services
- Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all coffee machine including cleaning, repairs and services.
- Responsible to ensure cutlery is checked on a regular basis and that a process is n place for replacement of broken/stolen items.
- Manage HVAC service provider for monthly minor and mayor service including ad hoc repairs and maintenance.
- Management of company vehicle license renewals and roadworthy
- Responsible for all vehicle repairs, services, and maintenance
- Upkeep and maintenance of general outside area including garden, irrigation and any building structures (painting, repairs etc.)
- Ensure that all the maintenance equipment is well maintained and kept safe.
- Updating of SOP’s relating to all of the above to ensure high levels of service delivery and safekeeping of company assets
- Certifications such as MCP, MCSE, MCSA, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, CISM will be preferred
- Azure administration related certification
- Office 365 administration certification
- Power BI foundation
- 12 years' experience in IT
- 6 years in Microsoft server infrastructure environment in a senior role
- Windows Server
- Smartsheet
- Azure Environment
- Sweet Process
- Office 365 Admin Portal
- Planning and Organising
- Time Management skills
- Assertive
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Ability to identify and solve problems
- Ability to implement policies
- Strategic thinking
- Strong communication
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Project management skills
- A desire to keep learning
- Management and leadership skills
- Experience managing employees within an IT environment
- Sound understanding of computer systems, LAN/WAN design, and project implementation
- Managing of 3rd party providers and suppliers
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- At least 2 years in an Azure environment
- Experience in information technology budget forecast and management