Data Centre Operations Manager
eThekwini Municipality · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Posted 2 November 2026
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- To plan, organize and control the activities of the large scale computing facility and manage the daily operations data centre of the Electricity Unit.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Manage and develop subordinates.
- Implement and manage Change Control processes and systems.
- Manage and oversee the design, build and maintenance of computing facilities.
- Manage and control projects for the Facilities Section.
- Research, implement and adopt appropriate industry adopted methodologies, best practices, procedures and standards for data centre and facilities management.
- Ensure the security of computer systems, data and facilities.
- Provide input for the ICT Strategy for eThekwini Electricity.
- Plan the activities of the Facilities Section.
Competencies
- Business Communication
- Organisational Awareness
- Negotiation
- Information Strategy
- Technical Strategy & Planning
- Business Change Management
- Operations
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Action & Outcome Orientation
- Impact & Influence
- Direction Setting
- Coaching & Mentoring
Essential Requirements
- Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) field.
- Advanced Information Technology Security certificate.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 4 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level
Preferred Requirements
- Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field.
- 5 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level.