IT Manager

Hire Resolve; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services organization in South Africa is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead its IT function. The role focuses on ensuring system stability, security, and scalability to support business operations and digital growth. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in IT or Computer Science, strong leadership experience, and an extensive background in managing IT support teams. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in an IT leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of networks, cloud platforms, and system architecture.
• Experience managing IT support teams and external service providers.
• Experience managing IT support teams and external service providers.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the IT function to ensure technology systems are stable and secure.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Ensure scalability of technology systems.
• Manage IT support teams and external service providers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align IT with business strategy.

Skills

Computer hardware

IT management

Network installation

Vendor management

Cybersecurity

System architecture

IT service management (ITIL)

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

Job description

A fast‑growing customer‑focused financial services organisation is seeking a skilled and proactive IT Manager to lead and manage its IT function. This role is critical in ensuring the stability, security and scalability of technology systems that support business operations and digital growth.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• 5 years experience in an IT leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of networks, cloud platforms, cybersecurity and system architecture.
• Experience managing IT support teams and external service providers.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Skills

• Computer hardware
• IT experience
• IT management
• Network installation
• Vendor management
• Computer networking
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Windows
• IT service management (ITIL)
• SAN
• Network architecture

Contact

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career‑changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to emailprotected or visit our website.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today — contact Chanel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1