IT Manager

Mayfly Agri Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm is seeking an IT Manager to oversee IT operations and budgets, manage supplier relationships, and ensure integration of acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have a relevant IT qualification and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, demonstrating strong leadership and analytical skills. This role is located in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in managing IT operations or technology suppliers.
• Experience leading or supporting IT aspects of acquisitions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall IT outcomes and integrate new acquisitions.
• Oversee IT budget tracking and forecasting.
• Act as the senior day-to-day contact for the MSP.

Skills

IT service management

Leadership skills

Budget management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant tertiary IT qualification

Job description

Job title : IT Manager

Job Location : Western Cape, Stellenbosch

Deadline : December 03, 2025

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A well-established London-based firm specializing in corporate finance, tax, and accounting is seeking an IT Manager to be responsible for overseeing the continuous management and optimization of IT operations, budgets, and service delivery while integrating new acquisitions, enhancing user experience, and ensuring alignment with organizational standards and compliance requirements.

Minimum requirements for the role

• Must have a relevant tertiary IT qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience
• Must have experience in managing IT operations, MSP relationships, or technology suppliers
• Demonstrable experience in budget management and contract oversight
• Experience leading or supporting IT aspects of acquisitions or integrations is advantageous
• Must have a strong understanding of IT service management and commercial control principles
• Experience in a multi-site, professional services or fast-growing organization is preferred
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to manage suppliers, budgets, and internal stakeholders
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across all levels
• Analytical and commercially aware - comfortable managing data, costs, and contracts
• Organized, structured, and methodical, with the ability to adapt under pressure
• Calm and pragmatic in fast-moving or high-pressure situations

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Being responsible for the overall management of IT outcomes, improving the management of operational tasks, effectively integrating new acquisitions into the model, and adapting approaches to an evolving technical landscape.
• Having one direct report — the IT Operations Coordinator — and continuously working with, supporting, and developing them.
• Acting as the senior day-to-day contact for the MSP, ensuring service levels are being achieved and performance issues are being addressed.
• Managing escalation processes for incidents, major outages, and recurring issues, ensuring root cause analysis and continual service improvement.
• Leading regular operational reviews with the MSP to monitor quality, performance, and user experience.
• Championing user satisfaction and evolving processes to ensure IT is contributing to an excellent employee experience.
• Owning IT budget tracking and forecasting, working with the Finance department and the Director of Transformation and Technology to manage spend across hardware, software, and supplier contracts.
• Reviewing and approving quotes, renewals, and supplier invoices to ensure value and accuracy.
• Maintaining visibility of software licensing, cloud subscriptions, and support contracts, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.
• Contributing to IT cost-saving initiatives and vendor negotiations.
• Acting as the IT oversight point of contact for acquisitions, ensuring new entities are being integrated efficiently into the company’s technology stack and standards.
• Liaising with acquisition leads to assess IT readiness and integration timelines.
• Supporting the wider transformation programme through structured coordination and planning.
• Providing leadership and support to IT operations and coordinating team members, ensuring clear objectives and development plans.
• Working collaboratively with UK-based counterparts to ensure aligned standards, shared practices, and continuity of coverage.
• Building a positive, proactive culture that values accountability and continuous improvement.
• Covering coordination tasks during leave periods to maintain user experience levels.
• Maintaining consistent IT process documentation and adherence to internal policies and controls.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline and automate IT workflows.
• Tracking and managing key performance metrics for IT service delivery, cost, and risk.
• Ensuring IT activities are aligning with group security, compliance, and business continuity expectations.