Global IT Strategy Leader - ERP, Trading Apps & Analytics

Hire Far Out; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Hire Far Out in Stellenbosch is seeking a Global Head of IT to direct enterprise technology strategy, architecture, and delivery across international offices. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of IT leadership are required.

Reporting to the US-based VP of IT, you will own ERP platforms, CTRM systems, and data analytics initiatives, uniting executive leadership with delivery teams to modernise and scale the tech stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline with 8+ years of IT solution delivery leadership.
• Executive-level strategic IT leadership experience managing complex SDLC and enterprise technology architecture.
• Proven track record in multi-currency budget management and managed services deployment.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic technology roadmap for ERP, trading systems, and data analytics platforms across international offices.
• Lead internal delivery teams and external MSPs to ensure high-performance application support and continuous optimisation.
• Rationalise, negotiate, and manage global vendor contracts and IT budgets across USD, GBP, and ZAR.
• Establish IT governance, security protocols, and regulatory compliance across operating regions.

Skills

Executive IT leadership

Strategic IT planning

SDLC governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

ERP platforms (core)

CTRM systems

Data analytics tools

IT governance & security frameworks

Job description

Hire Far Out in Stellenbosch is seeking a Global Head of IT to direct enterprise technology strategy, architecture, and delivery across international offices. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of IT leadership are required.

Reporting to the US-based VP of IT, you will own ERP platforms, CTRM systems, and data analytics initiatives, uniting executive leadership with delivery teams to modernise and scale the tech stack.