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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

Data Centre Infrastructure Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

  • R1.00 - R2.00 per hour
  • Contract Senior position
  • Johannesburg
  • Posted 24 Jun 2025 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Job 2614719 - Ref 878000006508516
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About the position

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Centre Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and manage mission-critical infrastructure projects within our data centre environments. This includes overseeing hardware installations, network and power upgrades, cloud integrations, and ensuring all implementations meet security, compliance, and performance standards. The ideal candidate is technically sound, an excellent communicator, and capable of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end management of data centre infrastructure projects from initiation through closure.


  • Define and document project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.


  • Oversee installation and integration of servers, storage systems, cabling, power, cooling, and network infrastructure.


  • Manage data centre expansions, physical/virtual migrations, and technology upgrades.


  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and track costs for financial accountability.


  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and clients.


  • Translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.


  • Ensure compliance with data centre security, disaster recovery, and regulatory standards.


  • Apply best practices to enhance uptime, performance, and system scalability.


  • Monitor KPIs, manage risks, and provide regular project reports to leadership.



Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


  • Minimum of 10 years in infrastructure or data centre project management.


  • Certified in ITIL Foundation.


  • Proficient in Microsoft Project and project tracking tools.


  • Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.





Technical Skills & Competencies
  • Data Centre Infrastructure: Strong knowledge of power, cooling systems, cabling, and rack management.


  • IT Systems: Experience with servers, SAN/NAS storage, virtualization, and networking.


  • Cloud Technologies: Exposure to AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (hybrid environments).


  • Disaster Recovery & BCP: Proven experience in planning and implementing recovery solutions.


  • Excellent organizational, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.



Hit apply today for more information!

Desired Skills:

  • Understanding of power
  • cooling
  • cabling
  • and rack layouts.

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

About The Employer:


DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

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About the agency

Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

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