Head Of Information Technology Rosebank

Active Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An executive recruitment agency seeks a Head of IT to lead innovation and strengthen cybersecurity in South Africa. This role involves defining the IT strategy, managing technology operations, and fostering a high-performing IT team. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of IT experience, including 5 years in senior leadership, and is proficient in Azure, Microsoft 365, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
• Proven success in IT strategy development and infrastructure modernization.
• Strong technical expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365, SQL Server, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the group-wide IT strategy for growth and transformation.
• Lead the management of cloud environments and security infrastructure.
• Drive cybersecurity awareness and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

IT strategy development

Cybersecurity frameworks

Digital transformation

Azure

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

SQL Server

SWIFT

SAGE

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

Head of IT to lead innovation, strengthen cybersecurity, and drive digital transformation across our group.

Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg

Level: Executive / Senior Management

Focus: IT Strategy | Cybersecurity | Cloud & Data | Digital Transformation | Team Leadership

Strategic & Digital Leadership

Define, refine, and execute the group-wide IT strategy to support business growth, digital transformation, and innovation.

Partner with EXCO to identify emerging technologies, AI and automation opportunities, and mitigate technological risks.

Shape governance frameworks that ensure accountability, compliance, and high-impact technology investments.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and innovation across all IT functions.

Technology Operations & Infrastructure

Lead the management of networks, cloud environments, servers, and security infrastructure across head office and multiple sites.

Ensure stability, performance, and security of mission-critical systems including SWIFT, SAGE, OPUS, and iMali Yam.

Oversee IT support, asset lifecycle management, software licensing, and user onboarding/offboarding processes.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Maintain robust cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring adherence to POPIA and other regulatory standards.

Proactively identify, assess, and respond to security risks across the organization.

Implement and continuously evolve cybersecurity awareness, monitoring, and response protocols.

Drive the centralization and optimization of reporting and analytics through Power BI and semantic data models.

Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across systems.

Provide actionable insights that empower strategic decisions at every level — from operations to EXCO.

Lead, inspire, and grow a high-performing IT team, including analysts, administrators, and project leads.

Foster professional development through mentorship, continuous learning, and performance excellence.

Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Manage relationships with key technology partners and service providers.

Oversee IT budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization to maximize technology ROI.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.

8–10 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership within a multi-site or enterprise environment.

Proven success in IT strategy development, infrastructure modernization, and digital transformation.

Strong technical expertise across Azure, Microsoft 365, SQL Server, Power BI, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Exposure to enterprise platforms such as SWIFT, SAGE, Smartsheet, QContact, Norm, and Splynx advantageous.