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≈ $37k – $87k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Johannesburg)
Seniority
Staff · 5+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026.

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SavageOne is a South African recruitment firm headquartered in Sandton that sources candidates for client companies through once-off permanent hires and contract staffing. Founded in 2023 with a fully remote team, it charges a flat 9.5 percent placement fee and uses AI-assisted matching to shortlist South African talent for local and overseas employers, including a London-based software purchasing firm. Its open roles for clients span senior .NET, Node.js, Python, PHP and Salesforce developers, QA and performance testers, solution architects, project managers, supply chain managers and talent acquisition staff.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a results-driven Service Delivery Manager with 5-9 years of experience to oversee and optimize service delivery across our client portfolio. You will ensure high-quality service performance, build strong relationships with stakeholders, manage escalations, and drive continuous improvement in service management processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Service Management & Delivery:

    • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through effective service delivery and management.

    • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of IT or business services to meet agreed SLAs and KPIs.

    • Monitor performance metrics and prepare service reports for clients and internal leadership.

  • Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Act as the main point of contact for client service-related issues and escalations.

    • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal delivery teams.

  • Team Leadership & Coordination:

    • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of service issues.

    • Provide mentoring and direction to junior delivery staff or support teams.

  • Process Improvement:

    • Identify gaps and inefficiencies in service delivery processes; implement improvements.

    • Participate in audits and support compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ITIL, ISO).

  • Project Support:

    • Support the delivery of new services, transitions, and transformation initiatives.

    • Collaborate with project managers to align service capabilities with project deliverables.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.

  • 5-9 years of experience in a service delivery or client management role.

  • Proven experience managing service performance in complex, multi-client environments.

  • Strong knowledge of ITIL practices (certification preferred).

  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in cloud-based or digital service environments.

  • Experience managing third-party vendors or offshore delivery teams.

  • PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

  • Familiarity with service tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or equivalent.

Key Competencies:

  • Customer-centric mindset

  • Analytical thinking

  • Leadership and team collaboration

  • Conflict resolution

  • Time and priority management

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