Meat Retail IT Manager

Avatar Advisory - Avatar Human Capital; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A premium meat retail company is seeking an IT Manager to oversee all technology operations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and experience in retail or FMCG environments. Responsibilities include ensuring systems run efficiently and supporting retail, production, and supply-chain functions. Qualifications include a diploma or degree in IT or Computer Science and 3–5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years' experience in IT support or IT management is required.
• Experience with cybersecurity and IT infrastructure administration is essential.
• Knowledge of retail technology operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technology operations within the company.
• Ensure systems run efficiently and securely.
• Support retail, production, and supply-chain functions.

Skills

Technical skills

Problem-solving ability

Experience in retail or FMCG

POS systems knowledge

Networking skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Retail ERP solutions

Job description

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 FMCG 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.