IT Customer Services Manager
ExecutivePlacements.com
Recruiter
Six Sense Consulting
Job Ref
SSC001180/AK
Date posted
Friday, June 5, 2026
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary
Annually
SUMMARY
Global legal practice is looking to appoint an IT Customer Services Manager
The IT Customer Services Manager is the custodian of the firm's IT service culture, ensuring that every interaction reflects the professionalism, urgency and premium standards expected in a top-tier legal environment. In a law firm, IT is a business-critical enabler.
POSITION INFO
Required
- National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
- ITIL 4 Foundation certification.
- Minimum 8–10 years' experience in IT service management or IT customer services.
- Minimum 3–5 years in a people leadership role managing geographically dispersed teams.
- Proven experience administering an ITSM platform (ManageEngine, ServiceNow, or similar).
- Strong understanding of ITIL service management practices, particularly Incident, Problem, Request and Knowledge Management.
- Experience managing SLAs and vendor relationships.
- Must be able to travel to regional office .
- Must be available for emergency support after-hours, on weekends and public holidays.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Preferred
- ITIL 4 Managing Professional or equivalent advanced ITIL certification.
- Management or leadership qualification (e.g. Management Development Programme, leadership certificate).
- Experience in a legal, professional services or financial services environment (strongly preferred).
- Experience with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus specifically.
- HDI Support Centre Manager or equivalent certification
Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.
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