IT Governance & Digital Transformation Leader

People Dimension; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

People Dimension is seeking an IT governance and transformation leader to drive governance, digital initiatives, and ALICE/LIMS ownership. You will manage data integration, audits, risk, and vendor relationships while guiding cybersecurity and SDLC practices.

The role requires 7+ years in IT with leadership experience, strong SQL Server and governance skills, and a focus on POPIA compliance and system deployment success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field and 7+ years IT experience.
• Leadership/management experience and strong governance knowledge.
• Proven SQL Server, SDLC, and cybersecurity expertise.
• Experience with IT governance, project management and third-party vendors.
• Familiarity with software development environments and source control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks and policies.
• Manage IT audits and track findings through to resolution.
• Maintain the IT risk register.
• Ensure POPIA and information security compliance.
• Coordinate ALICE/LIMS implementations and data migrations.
• Coordinate vendors and project timelines.
• Oversee SDLC, change management, and software releases.
• Lead cybersecurity improvements and vulnerability coordination.
• Ensure user adoption and successful system deployment.

Skills

SQL Server

Database Administration

Systems Analysis

SDLC

Source Control / Git

Change Management

API Integrations

Microsoft Server Environment

Cybersecurity Principles

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or Software Engineering

Tools

VB.NET

C#

Microsoft Azure

Power Platform

LIMS Platforms

Laboratory Information Systems

Environmental Monitoring Systems

Job description

People Dimension is seeking an IT governance and transformation leader to drive governance, digital initiatives, and ALICE/LIMS ownership. You will manage data integration, audits, risk, and vendor relationships while guiding cybersecurity and SDLC practices.

The role requires 7+ years in IT with leadership experience, strong SQL Server and governance skills, and a focus on POPIA compliance and system deployment success.