# Team lead: IT (Python, Database Systems) – Cape Town – up to R600k per annum

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Company: e-Merge Recruitment

Category: Information & Communication Technology

Location: South Africa

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-07-29

Expires: 2026-09-12

## Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Team Lead: IT to oversee the day-to-day management of IT infrastructure, systems, networks, and support services. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to the IT team while remaining hands-on in the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization’s technology environment.

This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, team leadership, problem-solving, and operational management to ensure the stability, security, and performance of IT services.

### Responsibilities

- Lead and mentor the IT team, ensuring effective service delivery and technical support.

- Manage and maintain IT infrastructure, including Linux servers, virtualization platforms, networks, and security systems.

- Administer and support networking, firewalls, routing, VoIP, and file-sharing services.

- Oversee PostgreSQL databases, document management systems, SharePoint, and collaboration platforms.

- Monitor system performance, availability, backups, patching, and disaster recovery processes.

- Develop and maintain automation solutions using Bash, PowerShell, and Python.

- Manage IT incidents, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure timely resolution of service requests.

- Support infrastructure projects, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions aligned with business needs.

### Qualifications & Experience

- Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

- Relevant certifications in Linux, Networking, Virtualization, or Cloud technologies will be advantageous.

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT Infrastructure, Systems Administration, or IT Operations.

- Previous experience leading or supervising an IT support or infrastructure team.

- Experience managing enterprise IT environments and supporting business-critical systems.

- Experience in Linux, IPv4 Networks, Routing, Firewalls, VoIP, File Sharing Protocols, PostgreSQL, Database Systems, Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, SharePoint, Document Management Systems (DMS), Wiki Platforms, Jira, Git, Bash, PowerShell, Python

The Reference Number for this position is NG60855 which is a Permanent, hybrid position in Cape Town offering a salary of up to R600k per annum, salary negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on nokuthulag@e-Merge.co.za or call her for a chat on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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## Requirements

Apply by email: nokuthulag@e-merge.co.za

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