IT Manager
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R55,500 – R83,250 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. 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
IT Manager - 18334
Remote (LATAM Preferred) | Overlap with US Eastern TimeSalary: $3,000 – $4,500 per month
Position Overview
We are seeking a technically strongIT Managerto serve as the sole technology leader for a growing real estate investment and development platform. This is ahands-on, full-stack technology role, responsible for managing the company’s entire technology ecosystem, including infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, automation, AI tools, system integrations, and internal support.
This position will work directly with executive leadership and play a critical role in building a scalable, secure, and automated technology environment that supports acquisitions, investor operations, construction management, and portfolio administration.
The ideal candidate is highly proactive, execution-oriented, and comfortable operating as theprimary technology owner in a fast-growing organization.
Role Details
Title:IT ManagerLocation:Remote (LATAM preferred)Schedule:Overlap with US Eastern TimeType:Full-timeSalary Range:$3,000 – $4,500 per monthReports to:Executive Leadership
Position Summary
The IT Manager will be responsible for all technology operations including system administration, cloud infrastructure, automation, cybersecurity, and application development.
This role requires bothstrategic thinking and hands-on execution, including building internal tools, managing SaaS platforms, implementing AI workflows, and ensuring institutional-grade security practices.
The role will also provide internal IT support and maintain documentation, policies, and operational standards for all technology systems.
Core Responsibilities
1. Platform Administration & Microsoft 365
Own and administer the organization’sMicrosoft 365 environment, including:
* Outlook and email administration
Outlook and email administration
* Teams configuration and policies
Teams configuration and policies
* SharePoint and OneDrive site management
SharePoint and OneDrive site management
* User access and permissions
User access and permissions
* Security settings and compliance controls
Security settings and compliance controls
Administer business applications such as:
* CRM and deal tracking platforms
CRM and deal tracking platforms
* Document management systems
Document management systems
* Investor portal platforms
Investor portal platforms
* Financial and accounting systems
Financial and accounting systems
Maintain the company website including hosting, DNS, SSL certificates, and security updates.
Produce regular reporting on system health, storage utilization, and security alerts.
2. AI Platforms, Agents & Automation
Lead the organization’sAI adoption and governance strategy.
Responsibilities include:
* Managing approved AI platforms and enterprise AI tools
Managing approved AI platforms and enterprise AI tools
* Designing and deployingcustom AI agents and automation workflows
Designing and deployingcustom AI agents and automation workflows
* Implementing process automation across departments
Implementing process automation across departments
* Maintaining an automation roadmap prioritized by business impact
Maintaining an automation roadmap prioritized by business impact
Develop workflows using tools such as:
* Power Automate
Power Automate
* Zapier / Make
Zapier / Make
* CRM workflow automation
CRM workflow automation
* AI APIs and integrations
AI APIs and integrations
Deliver periodic internal briefings on emerging AI capabilities and potential business applications.
3. System Integrations & Data Architecture
Own the organization’stechnology integration architecture.
Responsibilities include:
* Managing integrations across SaaS platforms
Managing integrations across SaaS platforms
* Designing secure API connections
Designing secure API connections
* Maintaining documentation of system data flows
Maintaining documentation of system data flows
* Enforcingsingle source of truth (SSOT)for operational systems
Enforcingsingle source of truth (SSOT)for operational systems
Conduct periodicdata integrity auditsto ensure accuracy across platforms.
4. Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Implement and enforce enterprise-grade security practices including:
* Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) across all systems
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) across all systems
* Role-based access control
Role-based access control
* Endpoint protection and device security
Endpoint protection and device security
* Incident response planning
Incident response planning
* Backup and disaster recovery procedures
Backup and disaster recovery procedures
Conduct security training and phishing simulations to improve organizational awareness.
Maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
5. IT Onboarding & Offboarding
Manage all technology provisioning for employees.
Responsibilities include:
* Hardware provisioning and configuration
Hardware provisioning and configuration
* Account creation across systems
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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 R55,500/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($3,000/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.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →