Head of Information Technology (IT) - Rosebank

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Head of IT to own and evolve its group-wide IT landscape. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership. Strong skills in Azure, SQL Server, and cybersecurity are essential. This role involves refining strategies in infrastructure and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of total IT experience, with at least 5 years in a senior IT leadership role.
• Strong background in managing multi-site environments and systems integration.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the group-wide IT landscape.
• Refine and execute established strategies in infrastructure and cybersecurity.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Vendor management

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Azure

SQL Server

Microsoft 365

Power BI

SWIFT

SAGE

Smartsheet

QContact

Norm

Splynx

Job description

Role Purpose

The Head of IT is a management role responsible for owning and evolving the group-wide IT landscape. This includes refining and executing established strategies in infrastructure, systems, cybersecurity, data, and innovation. The role ensu

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of total IT experience, with at least 5 years in a senior IT leadership role.
• Strong background in managing multi-site environments, systems integration, and vendor partnerships.
• Strong proficiency in Azure, SQL Server, Microsoft 365, Power BI, and automation platforms.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance, and enterprise systems.
• Experience with tools such as SWIFT, SAGE, Smartsheet, QContact, Norm, and Splynx.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.