Manager Business Applications

Community Schemes Ombud Service; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a Manager of Business Applications in Gauteng, Centurion. The ideal candidate will oversee ICT solutions, manage internal systems, and require extensive experience in application development. A National Diploma and management experience in the public sector are essential. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective service delivery and improvement of ICT solutions.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years experience in application development in corporate/public sector organization.
• 3 years at management/supervisory level.
• Experience in managing IT application delivery throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Experience in Business Analysis.
• Experience in application management and support processes.
• Experience in database management and business analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage and facilitate the functional support of ICT business solutions.
• Oversee analysis and design of ICT solutions.
• Manage development and implementation of business applications.
• Provide business advice based on expert knowledge of client requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure continuous service delivery.

Skills

Understanding of IT Strategy

Good understanding of systems design and development

Ability to implement and monitor methodologies

Understanding of software configuration management

Solution Architecture

Solid experience in planning, communication, and presentation

Governance & Risk Management

Project Management

Human Capital Management

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Information Systems / Technology / Computer Science

Postgraduate qualification (NQF level 7)

Job description

Job title: Manager Business Applications

Job Location: Gauteng, Centurion

Deadline: November 17, 2025

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Job Description

• Manage and facilitate the functional support and continuous improvement of ICT business solutions
• Oversee the analysis and design of ICT solutions inline with business requirements
• Manage the development and implementation of the business applications
• Provide business advice on internal functioning and processes, based on expert knowledge of the client environment and their requirements, thereby facilitating their optimal use of their systems.
• Liaise with suppliers and sub-departments to ensure continuous service delivery and improvement of service to the client in line with their requirements.

Job Requirements

• A National Diploma / Degree in Information Systems / Technology / Computer science qualification or equivalent
• A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA or equivalent will be an added Advantage
• 4-8 Years’ experience in application development in corporate / public sector organisation of which 3 years must be at management / supervisory level with direct reports.
• Experience in managing IT application delivery throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Experience in Business Analysis
• Experience in application management and support processes
• Experience in database management and business analytics

Knowledge

• Knows the organisation's policy framework, management structures and reporting procedures for all aspects of the programme's environment.
• Product and Solution Development.
• Systems Integration.
• Solution Testing.
• Government strategies, intergovernmental relations and strategic outlook
• ICT Business Environment and Landscape
• IT Frameworks & Models
• Development methodologies
• SDLC
• Entity-relationship diagrams
• Database Management
• Data analystics
• Software programming languages
• Has a good understanding of the business aspects of the application(s) supported, and a thorough knowledge of technical aspects of the application system(s) and the hardware and software environment(s) in which they run.
• Change and configuration management

Skills and Competencies

• Understanding of IT Strategy and the business strategy of the organisation and the ability to align Applications Development with this strategy
• Good understanding of systems design and development, and the management of the SDLC
• Ability to implement and monitor methodologies, processes, procedures, standards, and productivity and quality management.
• Understanding of software configuration management
• Solution Architecture
• Solid experience in planning, communication, and presentation skills.
• Governance & Risk Management
• Project Management
• Human Capital Management
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