Switched On I.T

15/06/2026

The Real Cost of Downtime
Downtime is not only a technical issue. It affects revenue, productivity, customer trust, and reputation. Recovery planning starts before an incident happens.

Book a disaster recovery review
Email: [email protected]

12/06/2026

Cyber resilience starts long before an attack occurs. Layered security, employee awareness training, endpoint protection, email security, and tested backup solutions all play a critical role in ensuring a business can recover quickly and confidently. Great reminder from the SwitchedOnIT team.

Read our Founders Article - David Green

Most businesses underestimate downtime until systems are already offline. Ransomware recovery depends on tested backups, fast recovery timelines, and a clear response plan.

12/06/2026

Would your business survive a ransomware attack tomorrow?

Most businesses underestimate the true cost of downtime until it’s too late.

A failed backup, slow recovery time, or extended outage can lead to:

Financial loss

- Operational disruption
- Reputation damage
- Lost customer trust
- Cyber resilience starts before an attack happens.

At Switched On IT, we help businesses strengthen backup and disaster recovery strategies before disaster strikes.

Reach out to book your FREE backup and disaster recovery assessment.
Email: [email protected]

09/06/2026

Your employees are your first firewall.
Most cyberattacks don’t start with advanced hacking.

They start with:

- Phishing emails
- Weak passwords
- Unsafe downloads
- Human error

Cybersecurity awareness training is no longer optional. It’s one of the most effective ways to reduce business risk and strengthen your security culture.

At Switched On IT, we help businesses educate teams to spot threats before they become incidents.

If your staff haven’t completed cybersecurity awareness training recently, now is the time.

Reach out to David Green or the SwitchedOnIT team to schedule a cybersecurity awareness session.

Email the team today: [email protected]

22/04/2026

Career Opportunity - Sales Executive - apply David Green by pm

Scope of Role
Sales Executive – SwitchedOnIT
Position Title
Sales Executive
Reports To
David Green (Founder & CEO)
Role Purpose
The Sales Executive is responsible for generating qualified new business opportunities for SwitchedOnIT by engaging with decision-makers at Johannesburg-based businesses.
The role focuses on pipeline generation and relationship development, with final deal closure led by the founder during the initial phase of the sales process.
The Sales Executive will play a critical role in building a predictable and repeatable lead generation engine for the business.
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Primary Responsibilities
1. New Business Prospecting
Identify and engage potential new clients that fit SwitchedOnIT’s Ideal Customer Profile.
Activities include:
• LinkedIn outreach
• email outreach
• networking events
• industry events
• referrals
• cold calling
• leveraging BNI and business networks
Target clients:
• Johannesburg businesses
• 10–50 white collar employees
• Microsoft 365 environments
• owner-managed or strong MD decision maker
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2. Meeting Generation
Secure meetings with qualified decision-makers.
These meetings introduce SwitchedOnIT’s cybersecurity positioning and lead to the 15-minute Cybersecurity Assessment.
Responsibilities include:
• identifying correct decision makers
• securing appointments
• ensuring qualified prospects attend meetings
• preparing the prospect before the meeting
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3. Pipeline Development
Maintain an active and visible sales pipeline.
Responsibilities include:
• managing prospects inside CRM
• updating pipeline stages
• maintaining accurate contact records
• tracking all communications
The Sales Executive must maintain a disciplined pipeline management process.
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4. Lead Qualification
Ensure prospects meet the company’s Ideal Customer Profile.
Qualification criteria include:
• business size
• technology environment
• decision-maker accessibility
• cybersecurity awareness
• budget alignment
Unqualified prospects should not consume founder time.
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5. Relationship Development
Build relationships with prospects over time.
Activities include:
• follow-ups
• sharing relevant insights
• maintaining contact
• developing referral opportunities
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6. Sales Process Support
Support the founder-led sales process.
Responsibilities include:
• preparing prospects for assessment meetings
• attending selected client meetings
• documenting meeting notes
• coordinating follow-up actions
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Performance Metrics
The Sales Executive will be measured primarily on pipeline generation metrics.
Weekly targets:
• 40–60 outbound prospecting attempts
• 10–15 meaningful conversations
• 4–6 booked meetings
Monthly targets:
• 12–20 qualified meetings
• pipeline growth
Revenue responsibility will initially remain with the founder.
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Required Skills
Strong communication skills
Confidence speaking to senior decision makers
High resilience to rejection
Self-discipline and strong work ethic
Ability to manage multiple prospects simultaneously
Strong organisational and CRM discipline
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Desired Experience
2–5 years of sales experience preferred
Ideal backgrounds include:
• B2B services
• IT services
• telecommunications
• cybersecurity
• consulting
Candidates with strong prospecting experience will be prioritised.
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Working Style Expectations
The Sales Executive must demonstrate:
• high initiative
• strong personal accountability
• professional conduct
• disciplined daily activity
• continuous learning
The role requires a proactive hunter mindset, not an account management mindset.
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Compensation Structure
Compensation will consist of:
Base salary
Performance-based commission
Bonus opportunities based on meeting generation and closed deals
Detailed compensation structure to be finalised during hiring.
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Role Success Criteria
Within the first 90 days the Sales Executive should:
• demonstrate consistent prospecting activity
• generate a visible pipeline
• book regular meetings
• show strong engagement with prospects
Within 6 months the role should contribute to a consistent flow of qualified opportunities into the sales pipeline.

Call now to connect with business.

12/03/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – www.switchedon.co.za
Sales reps — kickstart your career!

We are looking for a young, confident business development rep to help grow our company by meeting new business clients, starting conversations, and booking meetings for our senior team.

This is not a closing role. We want someone energetic, presentable, and not afraid to speak to new people every day.

Perfect for a recent graduate or early-career professional who wants to learn real business development.

Office based in Glenhazel, Johannesburg.
Basic + incentives.

Send all CV’s to [email protected]

Managed Service Provider Johannesburg. SwitchedOnIT is an expert Managed Services Provider. We have been in business since 2001

27/10/2025

🇿🇦 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐀 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝟓𝟑.𝟏𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞.. 😬

It’s not just big companies being targeted, SMEs are the new favourite. With SwitchedOnIT’s multi-layered security stack, your data stays locked down. 🔒

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Source: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/data-breach-recovery-costs-in-sa-reach-new-high/6GxRKqYQag9qb3Wj?utm_source=chatgpt.com

24/10/2025

🤣 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐓 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧?…𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬.
🔁💻Behind every reboot, there’s a real tech hero. 😉

22/10/2025

🚨 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝟏 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞.
✅ Don’t click unknown links.
✅ Verify sender domains.
✅ Train your team, they’re your first line of defence.

𝗔𝘁 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝗢𝗻𝗜𝗧, 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. 💪

20/10/2025

🛡️ 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 – 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹.

Over 43% of South African SMEs experience cyberattacks every year, and most don’t realise it until it’s too late.
𝗔𝘁 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝗢𝗻𝗜𝗧, 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝗜𝗧 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻. ⚡

📲 Book your free Cybersecurity Assessment today!



(source: https://www.thesmallbusinesssite.co.za/south-africa-is-a-cyberattack-hotspot-and-smes-are-most-at-risk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)