Group Technology Manager

Network Finance; Randburg; Sur place; ZAR 1 800 000 - 3 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Network Finance is seeking a seasoned technology leader to shape and steer the group’s data and AI strategy from Randburg, South Africa. You will guide executive stakeholders, drive digital transformation, and oversee cloud, analytics, and BI initiatives.

You will lead diverse teams, manage key partners and vendors, and ensure security, governance and continuity across the technology estate. A strong track record in strategic technology leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, engineering or related field.
• Honours degree, MBA or master’s degree advantageous.
• Microsoft Azure Data or AI certifications advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute the group technology, data and AI strategy.
• Lead technology teams and drive a high‑performance culture.
• Identify and implement AI agents, automation and digital innovation opportunities.
• Oversee data analytics, reporting and BI platforms.
• Ensure technology infrastructure security and business continuity requirements.
• Manage strategic technology partners, vendors and contracts.
• Drive system standardisation, integration and process optimisation.
• Present technology roadmaps, business cases and project updates to executive leadership.
• Ensure technology investments deliver measurable operational and commercial value.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Digital transformation

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in information systems / computer science / engineering

Honours Degree MBA or master’s degree

Azure Data or AI certifications (advantageous)

Outils

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Azure

Description du poste

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems computer science engineering or related field
• Honours Degree MBA or master’s degree advantageous
• Microsoft Azure Data or AI certifications advantageous
• Relevant leadership and project management certifications beneficial

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience leading technology functions and teams
• Proven experience driving technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives
• Strong experience with cloud platforms data analytics and business intelligence solutions
• Experience implementing AI solutions AI agents and business automation initiatives
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure Power BI SQL and modern data platforms
• Experience managing technology vendors budgets and service providers
• Knowledge of cyber security governance and compliance frameworks
• Experience presenting to executive stakeholders and board level leadership
• Strong leadership people management and stakeholder engagement skills

KPA's:

• Develop and execute the group technology data and AI strategy
• Lead technology teams and drive a high-performance culture
• Identify and implement AI agents automation initiatives and digital innovation opportunities
• Oversee data analytics reporting and business intelligence platforms
• Ensure technology infrastructure security and business continuity requirements are met
• Manage strategic technology partners vendors and contracts
• Drive system standardisation integration and process optimisation across the business
• Present technology roadmaps business cases and project updates to executive leadership
• Ensure technology investments deliver measurable operational and commercial value