Manager Integration

Essence Coaching Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic coaching organization based in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Manager Integration to lead the Enterprise Integration Centre of Excellence. The ideal candidate will be responsible for strategic direction, managing integration initiatives, and ensuring system stability and performance. Key qualifications include 8-10 years of experience in integration fields and strong leadership skills. Join us for a role filled with high-impact projects and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Engagement in high-impact projects with advanced technologies

Supportive and growth-oriented environment

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in enterprise integration or ICT environments.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for integration initiatives.
• Oversee integration development priorities.
• Implement quality assurance and testing frameworks.
• Lead design and deployment of integration solutions.

Skills

Organisational insight

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Contract management

Project management

Change management

Education

Honours degree in ICT, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Automated testing and QA tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Manager Integration to lead an Enterprise Integration (EI) Centre of Excellence . The ideal candidate will drive the design, development, and maintenance of robust, secure, and scalable integration solutions that align with organisational strategy. This role combines technical expertise with strong leadership and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for all integration-related initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and optimise EI policies, standards, and processes.
• Oversee integration development priorities and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Define and implement quality assurance and testing frameworks.
• Ensure system stability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring.
• Foster standardisation and data consistency across the integration landscape.
• Lead the design, testing, and deployment of integration solutions for enterprise-level projects.
• Collaborate on architectural and technology standards to guide organisational growth.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and technology providers.
• Implement process improvement and cost-optimisation strategies.
• Oversee redundancy and disaster recovery planning for integration systems.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance frameworks and organisational policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members to build a high-performing EI function.

Requirements

• Education : Honours degree (NQF 8) in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience : 810 years of experience in enterprise integration or ICT environments.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Key Skills & Competencies : Strong organisational and business insight.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven skills in :
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Automated testing and QA tools
• Implementation of new technologies
• Contract and vendor management
• Driving change and managing complex projects

Why Join

• Opportunity to lead a strategic enterprise integration function.
• Engage in high-impact projects with advanced technologies.
• Supportive, growth-oriented environment with professional development opportunities.