Head of Information Technology

Trades Workforce Solutions; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ICT and Business Solutions firm is seeking an experienced Head of Information Technology. The role encompasses strategic and operational responsibilities, requiring at least 10 years of IT management experience, ideally within Telecommunications or Fintech. The successful candidate will create a vision for IT, develop strategies, manage budgets, and lead their teams effectively. This is a high-level position based in Gauteng, offering an annual CTC of R1,300,000, negotiable depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years applicable experience in Senior IT Management role.
• Experience in Telecommunications, Fintech, or Corporate ICT industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create a vision for IT and lead the team to achieve it.
• Develop an IT strategy to enhance technology use.
• Research options for future ICT development.
• Champion change and optimize IT solutions.
• Manage contracts for third-party IT services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant IT legislation.
• Formulate and manage IT budget.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

IT Operations

Education

B Degree

Job description

Overview

Vacancy – Head of Information Technology. An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced leader and specialist to take up the role of Head of Information Technology for a large ICT and Business Solutions firm. The role is based at their head office in Gauteng and is both strategic and operational. For applications and enquiries email [e-mail].

Min Requirements

Min Requirements:

• B Degree
• 10 years + applicable experience (Senior IT Management role)
• Experience in Telecommunications, Fintech or Corporate ICT industry would be advantageous

Salary

R1 300 000 CTC per annum (excludes bonuses) - Negotiable

Responsibilities

• Create a vision for IT within the organisation, communicate it to employees, lead and motivate the team to achieve the vision.
• Develop an IT strategy which identifies the future direction of the use of technology within the organisation to drive efficiencies.
• Research options for future ICT development.
• Become a champion for change, optimise current IT solutions and promote innovative solutions to operational challenges.
• Procure, negotiate, manage, and monitor contracts for IT services provided by third parties and ensure effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation as applicable to IT usage and security.
• Financial Management – Formulate IT budget and monthly reporting budget vs actual.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please regard your application as unsuccessful.