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Head: Cloud & Infrastructure Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Optimal Growth Technologies
Head:
Cloud & Infrastructure
Location: Johannesburg or Cape Town (Hybrid)
Experience: 15+ years
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Lead the future of cloud and infrastructure with us
At Optimal Growth Technologies, we build cloud and infrastructure capabilities that enable scale, resilience, and real business impact. Were looking for a seasoned Head:
Cloud & Infrastructure to take ownership of this portfolio, someone who is as comfortable shaping strategy as they are leading teams, engaging clients, and driving commercial outcomes.
This is a senior leadership role for a proven cloud and infrastructure leader with strong MSP experience, deep technical credibility, and the ability to translate technology into value for customers and the business.
What youll do Leadership & Strategy
- Define and execute a cloud and infrastructure strategy aligned to our broader business goals.
- Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing technical and service delivery teams.
- Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and service excellence across platforms.
Cloud & Infrastructure Excellence
- Oversee the design, delivery, and optimisation of enterprise-scale cloud and infrastructure environments.
- Ensure high availability, security, scalability, and compliance across all services.
- Establish strong governance, risk management, and operational standards.
MSP & Service Delivery
- Manage MSP operations, including service delivery, SLAs, and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure robust incident, problem, and change management practices.
- Deliver tailored cloud and infrastructure solutions across diverse client environments.
Commercial & Sales Enablement
- Lead solution design input, proposal development, and commercial negotiations.
- Partner closely with sales teams to support growth, positioning, and deal closure.
- Provide technical leadership during pre-sales engagements and executive presentations.
Customer & Vendor Relationships
- Build trusted, executive-level relationships with key customers.
- Manage strategic vendor partnerships (including Microsoft, AWS, and others).
- Negotiate contracts, manage performance, and maximise vendor value.
What you bring
- 15+ years experience across cloud, infrastructure, and IT services environments.
- A strong MSP leadership background at senior or executive level.
- Deep technical expertise in cloud and infrastructure, with hands-on experience in enterprise environments.
- Proven success supporting sales through solution design, proposals, and negotiations.
- A people-first leadership style with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and customer engagement skills.
Qualifications & certifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred).
- Relevant certifications (Microsoft, AWS, Azure, or similar).
Nice to have
- International exposure or global delivery experience.
- Experience working across multiple industries and complex client environments.
If youre ready to shape strategy, lead at scale, and make a meaningful impact in a growing technology business, wed love to hear from you.
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Title: Head: Cloud & Infrastructure
Company: Optimal Growth Technologies
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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