Meat Retail IT Manager

WMS Secure; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat retail company is seeking an individual for the IT Manager position to oversee all technology operations. The role requires a skilled IT professional with strong technical abilities and experience in managing IT within a retail environment. Responsibilities include ensuring efficient and secure systems management, vendor management, and IT asset control. Ideal candidates should have qualifications in Information Technology and several years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the retail or FMCG sectors.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience in IT support or IT management, preferably in retail or FMCG.
• Strong experience with POS systems and networking.
• Experience with cybersecurity and IT infrastructure administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technology operations within the meat retail environment.
• Ensure systems run efficiently and securely.
• Manage vendor relationships and IT assets.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Problem-solving ability

Experience with POS systems

Hardware troubleshooting expertise

Cybersecurity experience

Education

Diploma or Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Retail ERP solutions

Job description

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

A Meat Retail Company is seeking an IT Manager, fully competent, high level individual to oversee all technology operations within a premium meat retail environment, ensuring that systems run efficiently, securely, and support retail, production, and supply‑chain functions. This role requires strong technical skills, excellent problem‑solving ability, and experience working in a fast‑paced retail or environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Systems Management & Support
• Retail Technology Operations
• Cybersecurity & Compliance
• Project Management
• Vendor Management
• IT Asset & Inventory Control

Required Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

3–5+ years’ experience in IT support or IT management (retail or FMCG preferred).

Strong experience with POS systems, retail ERP solutions, and networking.

Hardware and software troubleshooting expertise.

Experience with cybersecurity and IT infrastructure administration.

Advantageous :

Knowledge of meat retail scale systems, production ERP, or supply‑chain systems.