🌎 IT Manager, Remote- Contract
Xperteez Technology
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote contract position at Xperteez Technology is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R177,600 – R222,000 ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Role Title:IT Manager
Role Type:Contract
Location:Remote
Required Skills:
* IT Strategy
IT Strategy
* Systems Architecture
Systems Architecture
* Team Leadership
Team Leadership
* Vendor Management
Vendor Management
* Security Compliance
Security Compliance
In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters. This opportunity is best suited for experienced IT/Systems Managers who have a strong track record leading technical teams or overseeing complex infrastructure for 5+ years.
Scope of Work:
* Provide comprehensive input and insights on IT strategy development, systems architecture planning, and infrastructure optimization scenarios.
Provide comprehensive input and insights on IT strategy development, systems architecture planning, and infrastructure optimization scenarios.
* Evaluate and comment on real-world problems in vendor management and procurement processes, ensuring effective collaboration and system integration.
Evaluate and comment on real-world problems in vendor management and procurement processes, ensuring effective collaboration and system integration.
* Contribute real-world examples and recommendations regarding security compliance, risk mitigation, and regulatory standards.
Contribute real-world examples and recommendations regarding security compliance, risk mitigation, and regulatory standards.
* Review and critique proposed IT solutions, identifying potential gaps or areas for improvement in architecture and implementation.
Review and critique proposed IT solutions, identifying potential gaps or areas for improvement in architecture and implementation.
* Share best practices in team leadership, knowledge transfer, and upskilling within technical organizations.
Share best practices in team leadership, knowledge transfer, and upskilling within technical organizations.
* Deliver detailed feedback on documentation, workflows, and process designs to improve clarity, feasibility, and operational efficiency.
Deliver detailed feedback on documentation, workflows, and process designs to improve clarity, feasibility, and operational efficiency.
* Participate in structured discussions and written assignments to inform the development of smarter AI tools for IT professionals.
Participate in structured discussions and written assignments to inform the development of smarter AI tools for IT professionals.
Preferred Qualifications:
* 5+ years of experience as an IT/Systems Manager, leading technical teams or managing enterprise-scale infrastructure.
5+ years of experience as an IT/Systems Manager, leading technical teams or managing enterprise-scale infrastructure.
* Proven expertise in IT strategy, systems architecture, and technology roadmapping.
Proven expertise in IT strategy, systems architecture, and technology roadmapping.
* Strong background in vendor management, contract evaluation, and integration of third-party solutions.
Strong background in vendor management, contract evaluation, and integration of third-party solutions.
* In-depth knowledge of security compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) and risk management practices.
In-depth knowledge of security compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) and risk management practices.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
* Experience mentoring or coaching IT professionals, with a passion for fostering growth and best practices.
Experience mentoring or coaching IT professionals, with a passion for fostering growth and best practices.
* Ability to analyze and assess documentation, workflows, and processes from a holistic IT management perspective.
Ability to analyze and assess documentation, workflows, and processes from a holistic IT management perspective.
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Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R177,600/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($60/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About Xperteez Technology
Xperteez Technology is a company in the Operations industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 29 open positions on Hirezar. View all Xperteez Technology jobs →