Junior Technical Manager - CPT - Datafin IT Recruitment

Cape Town, Western Cape 5 hours ago Permanent Salary Negotiable

Junior Technical Manager - CPT

Datafin IT Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape
Date Created : 5 hours ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Salary Negotiable

ENVIRONMENT:

A Managed IT Services Provider is seeking a Junior Technical Manager who will be supporting the Technical Manager in overseeing daily technical operations, managing technicians, coordinating projects and ensuring high-quality service delivery. This role bridges hands-on technical work with people management and operational coordination. The position focuses on improving technician performance, maintaining service standards, assisting with project delivery and helping grow the technical division into a profitable, efficient unit.

 

DUTIES:

Team & Technician Support

  • Assist with managing field technicians and installers
  • Allocate jobs and support daily scheduling
  • Monitor attendance, productivity and job completion
  • Provide on-the-job coaching and basic performance feedback
  • Assist with onboarding and training of new technicians
  • Ensure technicians follow company processes and standards

Technical Oversight

  • Support troubleshooting of escalated technical issues (CCTV, networking, VoIP, IT support)
  • Review completed jobs for quality and compliance
  • Assist with site inspections and installations when required
  • Ensure correct use and care of company tools, vehicles and equipment

Job & Project Coordination

  • Help manage small to medium technical projects
  • Ensure jobs are completed on time and within scope
  • Liaise with sales and admin teams regarding technical requirements

Customer Service

  • Handle client queries or complaints escalated from technicians
  • Ensure professional conduct on customer sites
  • Assist in improving customer satisfaction and service delivery standards

Reporting & Administration

  • Assist with KPI tracking for technicians
  • Provide basic reports on job status, call-outs and productivity
  • Help maintain accurate records in ZOHO CRM
  • Support stock control and technical inventory management

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

  • Certificate or diploma in IT / Networking / Technical field

Experience

  • 2–4 years hands-on technical experience (IT support, CCTV, networking, or similar)
  • Some leadership or senior technician exposure advantageous

Skills & Competencies

Technical

  • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and/or CCTV systems
  • Basic networking knowledge
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues

Management

  • Basic people management skills
  • Ability to motivate technicians
  • Good organisational and time management skills

ATTRIBUTES:

  • Professional communication
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Calm under pressure
  • Detail-oriented
  • Willingness to learn management responsibilities
  • Valid driver’s license

By applying to a job using RecruitmentPartner, you are agreeing to comply with and be subject to RecruitmentPartner Terms for use of our website.

By applying to a job using RecruitmentPartner, you are agreeing to comply with and be subject to RecruitmentPartner Terms for use of our website.

Report job