Applications & Digital Data Manager

Gibb

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

GIBB in Cape Town invites applications for a Digital Transformation & Data Manager who will own the lifecycle of ERP, HCM, SharePoint and related business systems, ensuring security, reliability and alignment with business goals.

You will lead governance, data quality initiatives, automation projects and BI initiatives, partner with stakeholders, vendors and technical teams, and drive digital transformation across the organisation.

Qualifications

Strong technical background with experience in enterprise applications (ERP, HCM, SharePoint).
Experience in governance, vendor management, and data quality improvement.

Responsibilities

Oversee governance and lifecycle of ERP, HCM, and SharePoint.
Drive automation, data quality, and business value from technology investments.
Lead application architecture, standards, data governance, reporting and BI initiatives.
Manage vendor relationships and project delivery across the application stack.
Provide training and user adoption support for enterprise systems.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance

Vendor management

Data governance

Data analytics

Tools

ERP systems

HCM systems

SharePoint

Job description

GIBB is one of South Africa’s leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting companies with a solid footprint on the African continent. The company is a wholly owned South African entity through a legacy that spans over 60 years. The company offers design, planning and management services across the entire engineering consultancy spectrum.

GIBB is a partner of choice for the private sector, state owned enterprises and governments who seek knowledgeable talent, with proven experience and the expertise to respond to the numerous infrastructures demands and needs of the continent.

The Gibb IT Department is looking for another talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a Digital Transformation & Data Manager.

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.

The below listed responsibilities and requirements are assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previously two positions.

Core Purpose

The Digital Transformation & Data Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, governance, optimisation, and support of the organisation's business applications and digital information platforms. The role owns the end-to-end lifecycle of enterprise systems including ERP, Human Capital Management (HCM), SharePoint, and other business-critical technical applications, ensuring they remain secure, reliable, integrated, and aligned with business objectives.

The incumbent will drive continuous improvement across the application landscape by identifying opportunities to automate processes, enhance user experience, improve data quality, and maximise business value from technology investments. The role serves as the key interface between business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams, translating operational requirements into effective digital solutions.

A strong technical and software development background is preferred, enabling the incumbent to oversee application customisation, integrations, system enhancements, workflow automation, and data exchange between platforms. The role will also provide leadership in application architecture, development standards, data governance, reporting, and digital transformation initiatives that support organisational growth and operational excellence.

The Digital Transformation & Data Manager is accountable for ensuring enterprise applications and information platforms deliver measurable business outcomes through robust governance, effective vendor management, continuous innovation, and the strategic use of data and technology

Key Performance Areas