Regional IT Store Deployment Lead - Western Cape

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies seeks an IT New Store Delivery Regional Squad Lead to coordinate IT infrastructure tasks for new stores, refurbishments, relocations, and expansions within a defined region. You will ensure installations are planned, tested, and fully operational before handover to Operations.

The role acts as the on-ground extension of the national delivery function, ensuring consistent standards, processes and timelines across sites, while traveling regionally and working on construction

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) required; IT-related diploma/certificate preferred (A+, N+, CCNA, Microsoft).
• 3+ years’ experience in IT deployment, retail technology, or infrastructure deployment.
• Experience supporting or installing POS systems and retail environments.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Willingness to work on construction sites during pre-opening.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all IT deployment activities for new stores in the region.
• Coordinate with Store Development Teams to align CPA’s and opening dates.
• Conduct site readiness assessments and participate in site meetings.
• Coordinate with regional teams, contractors, landlords, and store development.
• Oversee installation and configuration of network, connectivity, and pre-opening sign-off.

Skills

IT deployment

Retail IT systems

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Site readiness

Travel readiness

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

IT-related diploma/certificate (A+, N+, CCNA, Microsoft)

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies seeks an IT New Store Delivery Regional Squad Lead to coordinate IT infrastructure tasks for new stores, refurbishments, relocations, and expansions within a defined region. You will ensure installations are planned, tested, and fully operational before handover to Operations.

The role acts as the on-ground extension of the national delivery function, ensuring consistent standards, processes and timelines across sites, while traveling regionally and working on construction