IT Manager

JVR Software; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

iStaff (Pty) Ltd in the Western Cape seeks an IT leader to run regional IT operations across South Africa and overseas, ensuring robust infrastructure, ERP systems, and enterprise applications support.

You will oversee cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and business continuity during harvest and packing cycles while aligning Group IT standards, managing budgets, vendors, and transitions to Group services.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years in an IT leadership/management role.
• Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, end-user support, ERP systems and cybersecurity.
• Experience managing IT budgets, vendors, service delivery and risk.
• Experience with IT security monitoring, compliance and business continuity.
• Practical understanding of operational technology, such as production lines, cold chain or industrial systems.
• Experience with IT transitions to shared services and post-acquisition integration.
• Experience in agribusiness, food production, manufacturing or logistics preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• ITIL certification
• Cloud, Project Management or Security certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional IT operations and support across South African and overseas operations.
• Manage IT infrastructure, networks, ERP systems and enterprise applications.
• Oversee cybersecurity monitoring, incident response and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure system availability and business continuity during critical harvest and packing periods.
• Maintain data quality and ensure compliance with Group IT standards and policies.
• Support technology requirements across farms, pack houses and operational systems.
• Manage IT teams, budgets, vendors and contracts.
• Lead IT transitions to Group services and integrate newly acquired businesses.
• Collaborate with Group Technology and regional operational leadership to deliver reliable IT services.

Skills

IT leadership

IT infrastructure

Networks

ERP systems

Cybersecurity

Budget management

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Business continuity

Operational technology

Shared services

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Engineering or related field

ITIL certification

Cloud, Project Management or Security certificates

Tools

Cloud certifications

Job description

• At least 4 years in an IT leadership/management role.
• Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, end-user support, ERP systems and cybersecurity.
• Experience managing IT budgets, vendors, service delivery and risk.
• Experience with IT security monitoring, compliance and business continuity.
• Practical understanding of operational technology, such as production lines, cold chain or industrial systems.
• Experience with IT transitions to shared services and post-acquisition integration.
• Experience in agribusiness, food production, manufacturing or logistics preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• ITIL certification
• Cloud, Project Management or Security certificates preferred.

Duties

• Lead regional IT operations and support across South African and overseas operations.
• Manage IT infrastructure, networks, ERP systems and enterprise applications.
• Oversee cybersecurity monitoring, incident response and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure system availability and business continuity during critical harvest and packing periods.
• Maintain data quality and ensure compliance with Group IT standards and policies.
• Support technology requirements across farms, pack houses and operational systems.
• Manage IT teams, budgets, vendors and contracts.
• Lead IT transitions to Group services and integrate newly acquired businesses.
• Collaborate with Group Technology and regional operational leadership to deliver reliable IT services.

Employer iStaff (Pty) Ltd Location Western Cape Job type Automotive Technician Salary 80000 Posted 30 Oct 2026