Head Of Information Technology

Trades Workforce Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A large ICT and Business Solutions firm is seeking a Head of Information Technology to lead and manage IT strategies and operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Senior IT Management, preferably in Telecommunications, Fintech, or Corporate ICT. Responsibilities include developing a vision for IT, managing teams, optimizing solutions, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Competitive salary is negotiable with added bonuses.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a vision for IT and lead the team.
• Develop an IT strategy for the future use of technology.
• Research future ICT development options.
• Promote innovative IT solutions to operational challenges.
• Manage IT service contracts and ensure compliance.
• Formulate IT budget and perform monthly reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Strategic IT Planning

Innovative Problem-Solving

Negotiation

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.

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Min Requirements

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

Salary

R 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.