IT Manager – Raubex Infra
Job Details
- Company: Raubex
- Division: Infrastructure
- Business Unit: Raubex Infra
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Experience Level: Mid-Senior
- Industry: Construction
- Job Function: Information Technology
- Posted: 29 September 2026
- Closing Date: 13 October 2026
Job Overview
Raubex Infra is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead the reliable, secure and cost-effective delivery of IT services across the business.
The successful candidate will oversee IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, service delivery, business systems, vendors and technology projects. The role will also focus on translating business requirements into practical technology solutions and advancing automation, artificial intelligence, cloud and modern workplace initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
IT Operations & Governance
- Develop and execute an IT operational plan aligned with company priorities, budgets, risks and digital transformation objectives.
- Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, standards, service levels and governance controls.
- Advise senior management on technology risks, opportunities and investment priorities.
- Oversee the availability, performance and lifecycle of IT infrastructure, servers, networks, connectivity, cloud services and communications.
- Manage Helpdesk requests and ensure service-level targets are met.
- Address recurring IT problems through root-cause analysis.
Cybersecurity & Business Continuity
- Lead cybersecurity controls covering identity and access management, endpoint protection, patching, monitoring and user awareness.
- Ensure backups are monitored and tested.
- Maintain disaster recovery and IT continuity plans.
- Coordinate responses to IT incidents and security events.
- Manage containment, recovery, documentation and lessons learned following incidents.
Systems, Automation & Digital Transformation
- Oversee Microsoft 365, endpoint management, SaaS platforms and other core business systems.
- Partner with business functions to improve digital workflows.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities using PowerShell, Power Automate and Power Apps.
- Use AI-assisted tools such as Microsoft Copilot to improve support, reporting, documentation and decision-making while maintaining appropriate governance.
- Support modern workplace and cloud initiatives.
Team & Vendor Management
- Lead, support and develop the IT Technician.
- Allocate work and help determine future IT resource and capability requirements.
- Act as the senior escalation point for complex IT and stakeholder issues.
- Manage procurement, software licensing, supplier contracts and vendor performance.
- Maintain effective control over IT assets, equipment, warranties and stock.
Projects & Infrastructure
- Plan and oversee IT projects, upgrades and implementations.
- Manage projects from business case through implementation, handover and benefits review.
- Ensure system and infrastructure changes are tested, documented, secure and properly supported.
- Maintain technical documentation, inventories, network diagrams, configuration records and support procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years’ progressive IT experience across technical support, infrastructure, networks, systems or cloud services.
- At least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Experience in:
- IT service delivery
- Cybersecurity
- Business continuity
- Budgeting
- Vendor management
- Project implementation
- Practical experience with Microsoft 365, Windows, Exchange, Active Directory, identity, Intune and endpoint management.
- Experience with servers, virtualisation, LAN/WAN, fibre, wireless and remote-site connectivity.
- Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, information security, data protection and IT risk management.
- Experience with automation and scripting, including PowerShell and Microsoft Power Platform.
- Exposure to AI-assisted tools, modern workplace technology, data analysis and reporting.
- Experience in a multi-site, operational, engineering or construction environment will be advantageous.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft, ITIL, CompTIA, cloud, networking, cybersecurity or project management will be advantageous.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Willingness to travel to sites and provide after-hours support when required.
Key Skills
- IT leadership and service delivery.
- Infrastructure and network management.
- Cybersecurity and IT risk management.
- Microsoft 365 and endpoint management.
- Cloud and modern workplace technologies.
- Automation and scripting.
- AI-assisted technology implementation.
- Budget and vendor management.
- IT project management.
- Business continuity and disaster recovery.
- Problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
- Stakeholder and team management.