Digitalization Manager

Network Contracting

Gauteng

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Network Contracting in Gauteng seeks a Digital and Technology Manager to lead the organization’s technology strategy, digital transformation initiatives, and IT governance.

You will oversee infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, data analytics, and vendor relationships, shaping innovative solutions and resilient operations.

This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with extensive IT leadership experience and a proven track record in digital transformation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
  • 10–15 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in senior IT leadership.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Digital Transformation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute IT and Digital Strategy aligned to business objectives.
  • Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation.
  • Partner with executives and drive innovation.
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of technology projects using Agile/Waterfall.
  • Manage governance, budgets, risks, resources, dashboards and reporting.
  • Manage cloud, servers, networks and cybersecurity.
  • Develop and test Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans.
  • Manage enterprise applications, AI-enabled optimisation, security and compliance.
  • Drive reporting, analytics and data governance.
  • Manage IT operations, budgets, assets and software lifecycle.
  • Manage vendors, contracts and service levels.
  • Support secure hybrid and remote work environments.
  • Lead and develop the IT team.

Skills

Strategic thinking
Leadership
Project management
Cybersecurity
Business acumen
Communication
Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

New job opportunity

Digital and Technology Manager
Job Purpose
Digital formation
Job Purpose

The Digital and Technology Officer is responsible for leading the organization’s technology strategy, digital transformation initiatives, IT infrastructure, business systems, cybersecurity, and project delivery. This role ensures technology investments support business objectives through innovation, operational efficiency, security, and resilience.

Digital Transformation & Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute IT and Digital Strategy aligned to business objectives.
  • Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation.
  • Partner with executives and drive innovation.
Project & Programme Management
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of technology projects using Agile/Waterfall.
  • Manage governance, budgets, risks, resources, dashboards and reporting.
IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
  • Manage cloud, servers, networks and cybersecurity.
  • Ensure availability, scalability, compliance and resilience.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
  • Develop and test Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans.
Business Applications & Systems
  • Manage enterprise applications, AI-enabled optimisation, security and compliance.
Information Management & BI
  • Drive reporting, analytics and data governance.
IT Operations, Budget & Assets
  • Manage IT operations, budgets, assets and software lifecycle.
Vendor & SLA Management
  • Manage vendors, contracts and service levels.
Remote Workforce Technology
  • Support secure hybrid and remote work environments.
Leadership
  • Lead and develop the IT team.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
  • 10–15 years' experience with at least 5 years in senior IT leadership and minimum of 5 years’ experience in Digital Transformation.
Key Competencies
  • Strategic thinking, leadership, project management, cybersecurity, business acumen, communication, innovation.
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