Manager Integration

Essence Coaching Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Manager Integration to lead their Enterprise Integration Centre of Excellence. You will provide strategic direction, oversee integration development, and collaborate on technology standards. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of experience in enterprise integration, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. This opportunity offers professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead strategic integration function

Engage in high-impact projects

Professional development opportunities

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 all integration initiatives.
• Develop and optimise EI policies, standards, and processes.
• Ensure alignment of integration development priorities with business needs.
• Define quality assurance and testing frameworks.
• Manage relationships with external vendors.

Skills

Strong organisational and business insight

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Automated testing and QA tools

Implementation of new technologies

Contract and vendor management

Driving change and managing complex projects

Education

Honours degree (NQF 8) in ICT, Engineering, or related discipline

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.