IT Manager

Neptune; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Independent Power Producer Office seeks an IT Manager to lead the infrastructure and support team. The role encompasses developing IT strategies and driving technological advancements, requiring strong technical expertise and leadership qualities. This contract position extends until 31 March 2028.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background required.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Results-oriented and passionate IT leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure and support team.
• Develop and implement IT strategy.
• Ensure smooth and secure operation of systems.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Technical Background

Innovation

Job description

The IT Manager role is a strategic ICT managerial function located within the ICT Unit of the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO).

The IPP Office was established in 2010 to provide rapid solutions to South Africa’s severe electricity supply constraints, by procuring new energy generation capacity from Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The IPPO was created as a project office hosted by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) under a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) now the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE), National Treasury and the DBSA. The mandate of the IPP Office is to provide specialised services to government, including a) IPP Energy Procurement Management, b) Monitoring, Evaluation and Contract Management, and c) Professional Advisory Services. The IPPO’s skills, expertise and success in mobilising and delivering on time is recognised domestically and globally.

The IT Manager role is a vital managerial and strategic function.

Reporting to the Head ITC, the IT Manager, will be responsible for leading our infrastructure and support team, developing and implementing our IT strategy, and ensuring the smooth and secure operation of our systems. The IT Manager will be a key player in driving The IPPO’s technological advancements and ensuring we stay ahead of the curve. This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for teamwork and innovation. If you are a results-oriented and passionate IT leader, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic and supportive team. This is a contract position until 31 March 2028.