IT Manager

Hire Resolve; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A leading firm located in Pretoria is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee its Information Technology function. The ideal candidate will manage a robust IT environment, ensuring operational efficiency and supporting business growth. Responsibilities include governance frameworks, infrastructure management, risk assessment, and strategic innovation. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 10 years of IT experience, including 5 in senior leadership roles. A strong background in manufacturing and ERP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of IT/systems experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Preference for candidates with ERP migration experience and a strong manufacturing background.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure including networks and cloud environments.
• Good knowledge of ERP & MRP systems (JD Edwards) in manufacturing.
• Strong IT infrastructure knowledge including networks, servers, OS, cloud environments.
• Proven systems architecture experience and business process re-engineering.
• Demonstrated programme and project management competence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the IT function to support overall business strategy.
• Develop and implement IT governance and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee the execution of the IT project roadmap.
• Strategy & Innovation: define IT strategy and drive technology innovation.
• Financial Management: manage IT budgeting and cost control.
• Project Management: define and oversee IT project roadmaps and business cases.
• Architecture & Solutions: design and maintain enterprise architecture and solutions.
• Team & Partner Management: lead IT staff and manage outsourcing partners.
• Reporting & Communication: prepare board reports and IT Steercom presentations.
• Service Delivery: manage the IT service desk for timely support.

Skills

IT governance

Infrastructure management

Risk management

Financial management

Project management

Systems architecture

Business process re-engineering

Team management

Education

IT-related Bachelor's or Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems (JD Edwards)

Microsoft systems (OS, AD, SCOM, SCCM)

Active Directory

SCCM

SCOM

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking an IT Manager who will manage their Information Technology function to support the overall business strategy and service delivery to the business. The IT Manager will be responsible for ensuring a robust, secure, and efficient IT environment that drives operational excellence and enables future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• IT Environment & Governance:
  • Ensure a fit-for-purpose IT environment is attained to support operational efficiency and improvement.
  • Develop and implement IT governance and compliance frameworks, systems, and processes.
• Infrastructure Management:
  • Manage IT infrastructure, including software and hardware assets and license management.
• Risk & Security:
  • Manage IT risks considering the constantly changing and evolving technological landscape.
  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
  • Develop IT security strategy and architecture across all layers (e.g., network, OS, application).
• Strategy & Innovation:
  • Develop, implement, and manage the IT strategy and drive technology innovation.
  • Optimize key systems to enable a more efficient and cost-efficient manufacturing and supply chain environment.
• Financial Management:
  • Manage IT value and monetary aspects, including budgeting and ongoing cost management.
• Project Management:
  • Define and oversee the execution of the IT project roadmap and business case development.
  • Ensure all IT projects are appropriately managed and executed.
• Architecture & Solutions:
  • Define, design, and maintain enterprise architecture (Network, software, etc.).
  • Oversee solutions (applications and infrastructure) architecture, development, implementation, and management.
• Team & Partner Management:
  • Manage IT staff, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
  • Manage business partners, including outsourced partners, to ensure performance per SLAs and business requirements are met.
• Reporting & Communication:
  • Prepare report writing and presentations (e.g., board reports, IT Steercom presentations).
• Service Delivery:
  • Manage the IT service desk to ensure timely and effective support.

Minimum Requirements

• IT-related Bachelor’s or Engineering degree or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of IT/systems experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have overseen an ERP migration and possess a strong manufacturing background.
• Good knowledge of ERP & MRP systems (ideally JD Edwards) within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong IT infrastructure knowledge (e.g., networks, servers, Microsoft systems (OS, AD, SCOM, SCCM), cloud environments, etc.).
• Proven systems architecture experience.
• Experience in business process re-engineering.
• Demonstrable programme and project management experience and competence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

IFyou meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]

You can also connect with Daniel, Carmen and Gaby on LinkedIn or contact Hire Resolve

If you meet the above requirements we will contact you within 3 working days