Support Desk Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Support Desk Manager Manager
Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa
Support Desk Manager
Location: Century City, Cape Town (Onsite)
Salary: R600,000 R840,000 CTC per annum
Benefits: Medical aid contribution
Were looking for an experienced Support Desk Manager to take ownership of a busy 24/7 support operation. This role suits someone who thrives in a technical environment, can lead from the front, and knows how to keep both customers and teams running smoothly.
What youll do

  • Lead and manage the support desk team covering 1st and 2nd line support for clients in construction and mining.
  • Oversee monitoring and maintenance of networks, servers, and remote systems.
  • Ensure smooth handling of telephone, email, and chat queries for industrial users.
  • Manage escalations whether internally to 3rd line or externally to OEM vendors.
  • Own the ticketing system and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
  • Build and refine SOPs with technical experts to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Stay on top of routine maintenance and SLA compliance.
  • Provide regular reporting to customers and attend client meetings when required.
  • Support new system onboarding and rollout.
What youll bring
  • IT or Networking Degree/Certification.
  • 5+ years experience in IT support, with at least 2 years in a management role.
  • A solid understanding of customer service in high-pressure environments.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate a team.
  • Confidence in dealing directly with clients and ensuring service excellence.
This is a hands-on role where youll have a direct impact on service delivery and client satisfaction. If you enjoy leading teams, solving complex problems, and keeping mission-critical systems running, this could be the role for you.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1513701
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned