Job title: Head of Platform Operations
Employment type: Full Time
Experience: 7 to 10 years
Salary: R125000 to R150000
Job published: 24 October 2025
Job reference no: 3169112200

Job Description

Who we are: A leading technology services company specialising in infrastructure, platform and application operations. We help clients achieve secure, scalable and high-performing digital environments through our AIOps Evolution Framework.

What we are looking for: Head of Platform Operations

What you will do: 

  • Develop and implement the Platform Operations strategy
  • Oversee hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • Lead end-to-end application operations and performance management
  • Drive automation, observability and AIOps practices
  • Ensure governance, compliance and risk management
  • Partner with key clients to deliver measurable outcomes
  • Lead, mentor and grow high-performing operations teams

What you must have:

  • 12+ years in IT operations, including 5+ in senior leadership

  • Expertise in infrastructure, cloud and PaaS technologies.

  • Strong experience in ITSM, AIOps and service delivery

  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks (POPIA, ISO 27001)

  • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder skills

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