IT Manager

Tower Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced IT Manager based in Cato Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in a senior IT role and be well-versed in ERP projects, business management, and innovative technologies such as SD-WAN and Cybersecurity. This role involves overseeing IT infrastructure and managing the company's IT portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals and strong vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a senior role within a complex IT environment.
• Strong knowledge of technical skills to drive solutions.
• Hands-on experience with ERP projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company/business unit IT portfolio and affiliated units.
• Drive Group IT plans and align localized IT initiatives.
• Act as liaison with business units for technology solutions.
• Oversee IT infrastructure including SD-WAN and LAN.
• Analyze business requirements for ERP and tech needs.

Skills

Business management

Technical skills for solutions

ERP project management

Knowledge of SD-WAN

Cybersecurity expertise

Familiarity with manufacturing processes

SAP S/4HANA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology

Job description

Our Client, a leader in the manufacturing industry is seeking a highly experienced IT Manager to join their based in Cato Ridge.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology with a focus on business operations & management.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior role within a complex IT environment.
• Strong knowledge of business management and technical skills to drive solutions
• Hands-on experience with ERP projects (maintenance and utilization).
• Knowledge of innovative technologies: SD-WAN, Cybersecurity, IIoT, AI, etc.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and SAP S/4HANA ERP

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manage the company/business unit IT portfolio and other affiliated units as assigned
• Drive Group IT plans in the business and align localized IT initiatives with company business plans
• Act as the key liaison with business units to deliver technology solutions, service management, risk management, and relationship management
• Enforce IT policies, cybersecurity, and compliance; localize group policies as required
• Oversee IT infrastructure (SD-WAN, LAN, servers, CCTV, telephony, end-user devices, and plant technologies
• Act as an ambassador between IT and other business departments, focusing on user experience.
• Analyze business requirements with departments to determine ERP and technology needs, liaising with Group IT for ecosystem alignment.
• Manage and coordinate local IT projects, application change requests, and product testing.
• Oversee procurement, cost-effective purchases, and lifecycle management of IT assets.
• Inspect, monitor, and upgrade IT systems to ensure functionality, efficiency, and business alignment.
• Develop and control the IT budget, reporting on expenditure
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring cost efficiency