IT Systems Development & Governance Manager

People Dimension; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

People Dimension is seeking an IT governance and transformation leader to drive governance, digital initiatives, and ALICE/LIMS ownership. You will manage data integration, audits, risk, and vendor relationships while guiding cybersecurity and SDLC practices.

The role requires 7+ years in IT with leadership experience, strong SQL Server and governance skills, and a focus on POPIA compliance and system deployment success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field and 7+ years IT experience.
• Leadership/management experience and strong governance knowledge.
• Proven SQL Server, SDLC, and cybersecurity expertise.
• Experience with IT governance, project management and third-party vendors.
• Familiarity with software development environments and source control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks and policies.
• Manage IT audits and track findings through to resolution.
• Maintain the IT risk register.
• Ensure POPIA and information security compliance.
• Coordinate ALICE/LIMS implementations and data migrations.
• Coordinate vendors and project timelines.
• Oversee SDLC, change management, and software releases.
• Lead cybersecurity improvements and vulnerability coordination.
• Ensure user adoption and successful system deployment.

Skills

SQL Server

Database Administration

Systems Analysis

SDLC

Source Control / Git

Change Management

API Integrations

Microsoft Server Environment

Cybersecurity Principles

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or Software Engineering

Tools

VB.NET

C#

Microsoft Azure

Power Platform

LIMS Platforms

Laboratory Information Systems

Environmental Monitoring Systems

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

IT Governance & Compliance

• Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks and policies.




• Manage IT audits and track findings through to resolution.




• Maintain the IT risk register.




• Ensure POPIA and information security compliance.




• Maintain IT asset, software and licence registers.




• Report IT governance matters to Executive Management.

Digital Transformation

• Develop and implement the digital transformation roadmap.




• Identify opportunities for automation and optimisation.




• Lead digital initiatives across the business.




• Evaluate new technologies and identify opportunities to align technology with business strategy.

ALICE / LIMS Systems Ownership

• Lead the ALICE and future LIMS implementations.




• Manage data migration, integration and UAT.




• Coordinate vendors and project timelines.




• Ensure user adoption and successful system deployment.




• Manage future system enhancements.

Software Development Governance

• Manage internal software development activities.




• Review code, architecture and database changes.




• Approve software releases prior to deployment.




• Ensure appropriate source control, testing and documentation.




• Oversee SDLC and change management processes.

Cybersecurity Management

• Lead the Cyber Security Improvement Programme.




• Implement and manage MFA.




• Coordinate vulnerability assessments.




• Manage endpoint protection and monitoring.




• Ensure compliance with the Bidvest Cyber Security Framework.




• Coordinate cybersecurity awareness training and incident response.

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

• Manage SQL Server databases.




• Oversee backups, recovery and performance.




• Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.




• Conduct technical backup and recovery testing.




• Reduce key-person dependency through knowledge transfer.

Data & IT Service Governance

• Manage data governance and information security requirements.




• Oversee vendor and service provider performance.




• Manage relationships with software vendors and implementation partners.




• Ensure technical quality assurance across IT projects and systems.

Desired Experience & Qualification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualification:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or Software Engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years' relevant IT experience.




• Minimum 3 years' experience in a leadership or management role.




• Experience in software development environments.




• Experience working with SQL Server.




• Experience in IT governance, cybersecurity and project management.




• Experience managing third-party service providers.

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL SKILLS

• SQL Server




• Database Administration




• Systems Analysis




• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)




• Source Control / Git




• Change Management




• API Integrations




• Microsoft Server Environment




• Cybersecurity Principles

Advantageous:

• VB.NET




• C#




• Microsoft Azure




• Power Platform




• LIMS Platforms




• Laboratory Information Systems




• Environmental Monitoring Systems

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS – ADVANTAGEOUS

• ITIL Foundation




• COBIT Foundation




• PMP / Prince2




• ISO 27001




• CISA




• Microsoft Certifications

KEY COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong IT governance and compliance knowledge




• Strategic and analytical thinking




• Leadership and people-management skills




• Strong project and vendor management abilities




• Cybersecurity awareness




• Digital transformation capability




• Strong problem-solving skills




• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills




• Ability to manage multiple systems and projects simultaneously




• Strong understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery

SUCCESS MEASURES

Success in the role will be measured through:

• Successful implementation of ALICE and digital transformation initiatives.




• Closure of IT audit findings.




• Improved cybersecurity maturity.




• Successful annual disaster recovery testing.




• Improved system availability and achievement of reliability targets.




• Reduced key-person dependency through effective knowledge transfer.




• Successful completion of technical documentation.




• Effective management of system changes and software releases.

Package & Remuneration

R700,000 – R900,000 CTC per annum, depending on qualifications and experience