It Manager

Paracon; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is looking for an experienced IT Manager to oversee the operational management of the IT function. You will lead a team supporting application development and integrations, manage vendor relationships, and ensure that IT services meet business continuity requirements. Ideal candidates have over 5 years in IT management and hold a Bachelor's degree in IT or engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in an IT Management Role.
• Experience with outsourced software development and exposure to SDLC.
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, including infrastructure concepts.

Responsibilities

• Managing development environments and prioritising system changes.
• Managing vendor relationships and overseeing API integrations.
• Leading a team of Application and Support Engineers.

Skills

IT Management

Application Lifecycle Management

Vendor Management

Risk and Compliance

Strong Technical Understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree (IT / Engineering or related field)

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for an IT Manager to join one of the Business Units within a Group of Companies where you will be responsible for the Operational Management of the IT Function.

There will also be a strong focus on Applications, Outsourced Software Development and Integrations, whilst ensuring that IT effectively supports Business Operations.

The position will be on site in Edenvale and part of the function will also involve managing direct reports and leading a team responsible for application support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing Development environments, prioritising system changes with business stakeholders, overseeing API integrations, controlling software‑related costs and engaging across all business levels.
• Managing Vendor relationships – External Software Development Partners.
• Monitor and control software licensing, vendor invoices and budget allocations.
• Oversee Development testing environments, software pipelines and release cycles.
• Support internal and external Audit processes (System Documentation, Assess records and controls).
• Leading a team of Application and Support Engineers.
• Ensuring that the IT Infrastructure services provided through IT Shared Services (including Hosting, Networks, Back‑ups, Patching and Cybersecurity) consistently meet operational and business continuity requirements.
• Engage with IT Shared services to support platform upgrades, capacity planning and recovery testing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree (IT / Engineering or related field)
• 5+ years' experience in an IT Management Role
• Experience with outsourced software Development / Exposure to SDLC
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, environments and integrations including Infrastructure concepts (Patching, backups, firewalls, endpoint protection).
• Strong understanding of Risk, Compliance and Audits.