Manager: Business Applications and Process Support (CH129)

Capital H Staffing and Advisory Solutions; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital H Staffing and Advisory Solutions is seeking an experienced Business Applications & Process Support (BAPS) Manager for a leading international animal nutrition and agricultural manufacturing company. The role leads the BAPS function, directing ERP support, systems development and IT service delivery across the organisation.

You will translate business needs into technical solutions, manage vendors, budgets and a skilled team, and ensure system security and reporting accuracy in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems or similar.
• PM qualification or certification is preferred.
• Azure certification is advantageous.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Applications, Systems Development and IT Support teams.
• Drive business process improvement and systems optimisation.
• Manage software development and systems integration projects.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Manage vendors and external technology partners.
• Oversee budgets and service delivery.
• Develop and mentor the BAPS team.
• Ensure business continuity, reporting accuracy and system security.

Skills

SQL Server development (SQL, SSIS & SS

Systems architecture design

Business Analysis

SQL Server database administration

Project Management

Azure administration

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

ERP Systems

Source Control

Microsoft Excel & Word

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or similar

Project Management qualification

Azure certification will be advantageous

Valid driver's licence

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Our client is a leading international animal nutrition and agricultural manufacturing company, supplying high-quality feed solutions to the livestock industry. They are looking to appoint an experienced Business Applications & Process Support (BAPS) Manager to lead the company's business applications, systems development and IT support functions.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving business systems, process improvement, ERP support, software development, project delivery and technology alignment across the organisation.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or similar
• Project Management qualification
• Azure certification will be advantageous
• Valid driver's licence

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar management role
• Experience with the following technologies:
  • SQL Server development (SQL, SSIS & SSRS)
  • systems architecture design
  • Business Analysis
  • SQL Server database administration
  • Project Management
  • Azure administration
  • Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Technical Skills

• Microsoft SQL Server (Advanced)
• SSIS & SSRS
• Power BI
• Azure Data Platform & Azure Administration
• Business Analysis
• Systems Integration
• ERP Systems
• Source Control
• Microsoft Excel & Word

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Applications, Systems Development and IT Support teams
• Drive business process improvement and systems optimisation
• Manage software development and systems integration projects
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Manage vendors and external technology partners
• Oversee budgets and service delivery
• Develop and mentor the BAPS team
• Ensure business continuity, reporting accuracy and system security

Ideal Candidate

You are a technically strong leader who enjoys combining business process improvement with technology. You have excellent stakeholder management skills, thrive in a manufacturing environment, and are comfortable leading both people and projects while delivering practical business solutions.

General

• We are committed to fair and inclusive hiring. All suitably qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
• Preference may be given in line with our client's Employment Equity plan and applicable legislation.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in South Africa at the time of application.