FMCG Retail IT Manager

WMS Secure; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A FMGC Retail Company is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee technology operations, ensuring efficiency and security within the retail environment. The ideal candidate has a degree in IT, 3–5 years of relevant management experience, and strong skills in POS and ERP systems. Responsibilities include systems management, cybersecurity, and vendor management. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience in IT support or IT management, preferably in retail or FMCG.
• Strong experience with POS systems.
• Expertise in hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Experience with cybersecurity and IT infrastructure administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technology operations within a retail environment.
• Ensure systems run efficiently and securely.
• Manage IT assets and inventory control.
• Handle project management and vendor management.

Skills

Technical skills

Problem-solving ability

Experience in retail or FMCG

Experience with POS systems

Networking

Education

Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Retail ERP solutions

Job description

A FMGC Retail Company is seeking A IT Manager, fully competent, high level individual to oversee all technology operations within a premium meat retail environment, ensuring that systems run efficiently, securely, and support retail, production, and supply-chain functions. This role requires strong technical skills, excellent problem-solving ability, and experience working in a fast-paced retail or FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems Management & Support
• Retail Technology Operations
• Cybersecurity & Compliance
• Project Management
• Vendor Management
• IT Asset & Inventory Control

Required Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

3–5+ years’ experience in IT support or IT management (retail or FMCG preferred).

Strong experience with POS systems, retail ERP solutions, and networking.

Hardware and software troubleshooting expertise.

Experience with cybersecurity and IT infrastructure administration.

Advantageous : Knowledge of meat retail scale systems, production ERP, or supply-chain systems.