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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

Service Manager (SAP Powertrain Applications) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Centurion
  • Posted 27 May 2025 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Job 2609162 - Ref 878000004523568

About the position

The Service Manager for Application PT South and PCC is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of IT services related to PT South and PCC. This role encompasses managing the contract and performance of the IT Service Provider, overseeing the service desk, and leading the monitoring team. The Service Manager will work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure that service levels are met and that the application remains reliable, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. and system integration efforts, ensuring seamless integration across SAP environments.




RequirementsTechnical Skills


·       Familiarity with IT service management tools and monitoring software.


·       Ability to analyze performance metrics and produce actionable insights.


·       Strong leadership abilities with experience in managing teams and driving performance.


·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to resolving issues.





Contract and Vendor Management:


·       Manage the relationship with the IT Service Provider, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.


·       Monitor and evaluate service provider performance against defined KPIs and SLAs.


·       Act as the primary point of contact for escalations and issues related to service delivery.


·       Conduct regular performance reviews and maintain documentation of service performance.


 


Service Desk Management:


·       Oversee the service desk operations to ensure timely and effective resolution of incidents and requests.


·       Implement and maintain best practices in service desk processes, including incident management, problem management, and request fulfillment.


·       Collaborate with the IT Service Provider to enhance service desk capabilities and user experience.


·       Analyze service desk metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.


 


Monitoring Team Oversight:


·       Lead the monitoring team to ensure proactive monitoring of application performance and availability.


·       Develop and implement monitoring strategies to detect issues before they impact users.


·       Coordinate with development and operations teams to address performance issues and optimize application functionality.


·       Ensure that all incidents are logged, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.



 


Stakeholder Collaboration:


·       Work closely with business units to understand their needs and ensure that services align with business objectives.


·       Provide regular updates to stakeholders on service performance, issues, and improvement initiatives.


·       Facilitate communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.


 


Continuous Improvement:


·       Identify opportunities for service enhancement and process optimization.


·       Lead initiatives to improve service quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.


·       Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to ensure application services are competitive and effective.


 


Qualification and Experience


·       Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Management, or a related field.


·       5+ years of experience in IT service management, preferably in a service manager or similar role.


·       Proven experience managing IT service providers and vendor relationships.


·       Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools within an SAP context.


·       Strong background in service desk operations and incident management.


·       ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent is preferred.




Desired Skills:

  • business development
  • sales process
  • lead generation.

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

About The Employer:


DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

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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