SLA Account Manager (IT) (JB5808)

SLA Account Manager (IT) (JB5808) Cape Town R22 000 to R28 000 a month (Negotiable depending on experience) Permanent An established and growing IT services provider is looking for a technically capable and service-driven SLA Account Manager to join its Cape Townbased team. This role is responsible for owning client relationships within SLA agreements, managing support tickets end to end, and delivering consistent, high-quality IT support across multiple environments. The position combines hands-on Tier 2 technical support with client-facing responsibility, vendor coordination, and contribution to ongoing service improvements within an ITIL-aligned framework Minimum Requirements: Based in Cape Town or surrounding areas Valid drivers licence and ability to attend occasional on-site client visits Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration Solid Windows 10 / 11 desktop and laptop support experience Experience supporting SME IT environments Good understanding of basic networking concepts (IP addressing, DHCP, DNS, Wi-Fi, VPN) Strong customer service orientation with clear written and verbal communication skills in English Professional, well-presented, and confident in client-facing engagements Detail-oriented, organised, and able to perform under pressure Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team Duties and Responsibilities: Act as the primary technical point of contact for assigned SLA clients Take full ownership of incidents, service requests, and problems for allocated accounts Ensure all tickets are managed in line with contractual SLAs and internal KPIs Proactively communicate with clients regarding progress, delays, and resolutions Provide remote and occasional on-site Tier 2 technical support, including: Windows desktops and laptops Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint basics) Azure AD / Entra ID user and group management, MFA, and password resets Endpoint security tools including antivirus, EDR, BitLocker, and MFA enforcement Printers, scanners, and peripheral devices Basic networking support and VPN access Triage, investigate, and resolve support tickets independently where possible Escalate advanced server or infrastructure issues to internal specialist teams Delegate appropriate tasks to junior helpdesk staff and review their work Build and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders Manage vendors and third-party suppliers in support of SLA clients Identify recurring issues and recommend preventative actions or service improvements Provide technical input to support renewals, upgrades, and account changes Maintain accurate client documentation, including network diagrams and configurations Contribute to internal knowledge bases and follow ITIL-aligned service processes Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later. Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer: Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements. Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs. Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume. Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info. Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client. Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions. No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY. Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.