Manager Business Applications

Community Schemes Obud Service; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African ICT services company seeks an experienced professional to manage and enhance ICT business solutions. The role involves overseeing the analysis, design, and implementation of applications while providing business advice. Ideal candidates should have 4-8 years in application development, with strong management experience at a supervisory level. This position requires a solid understanding of ICT strategies and risk management.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years’ experience in application development in a corporate/public sector organization.
• At least 3 years in a management/supervisory role with direct reports.
• Experience in managing IT application delivery through the software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of ICT business environment and IT frameworks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Understanding of IT strategy and business strategy alignment

Good understanding of systems design and development

Ability to implement and monitor methodologies

Understanding of software configuration management

Solution architecture

Planning, communication, and presentation skills

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

Overview

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.

Qualifications

A National Diploma / Degree in Information Systems / Technology / Computer science qualification or equivalent. A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA or equivalent will be an added advantage. 4–8 years’ experience in application development in a 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, application management and support processes, database management and business analytics. Knowledge in the following areas: 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 analytics; software programming languages.

Skills & 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.