IT Infrastructure & Operations Lead
A vacancy has arisen for an IT Infrastructure & Operations Lead reporting to the Head of IT & Risk at Tuning Fork Pty Ltd t/a Yamaha Distributors South Africa. The vacancy is open to candidates with immediate effect.
Company:Â Tuning Fork Pty Ltd t/a Yamaha Distributors South Africa
Reporting To: Head of IT & Risk
Availability:Â Immediate
Position Overview: To ensure the reliable, secure, and efficient operation of the organisation’s IT infrastructure and systems through effective operational management and vendor coordination.
Job Description:
Infrastructure Platform StabilityÂ
- Monitor servers, cloud platforms, networks, identity services, and endpoints
- Maintain infrastructure monitoring tools and alerting mechanisms
- Coordinate proactive maintenance and performance tuning
- Ensure capacity planning and system optimisation
ERP Platform Operational Support
- Monitor ERP system health, availability, and performance
- Coordinate support with ERP vendors and partners
- Manage ERP patching, upgrades, and maintenance cycles
- Support integrations between ERP, warehouse, and reporting systems
- Coordinate resolution of ERP-related incidents
MSP Governance & Vendor Coordination
- Coordinate daily operational activities with MSPs
- Monitor SLA adherence and service delivery performance
- Escalate and resolve vendor-related issues
- Enforce operational standards and contractual obligations
Incident, Problem & Change Management
- Lead and coordinate major incident response
- Facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) and problem resolution
- Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes
- Ensure proper documentation of incidents and changes
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology
- Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum Experience:
- 6–10 years’ experience in IT infrastructure or operations environments
- Proven experience managing enterprise infrastructure (servers, networks, cloud platforms)
Competencies:
- Solid technical foundation
- Proven operational experience
- Strong service management capability (ITIL-aligned) â–ª Ability to manage vendors and complex environments
Personal Attributes:
- Well spoken, willingness to learn and go the extra mile.
- An individual with a positive mindset, who is accountable, highly performing, consistent, reliable and honest.
Application Deadline:Â 31 March 2026
Important Notice:Â If you have not received a response within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
