Retail IT Manager: Systems & Cybersecurity Lead

Avatar Advisory - Avatar Human Capital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat retail company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee all technology operations within a premium environment. The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of experience in IT management, with strong skills in systems management, cybersecurity, and retail technology operations. This role involves ensuring efficiency and security across retail, production, and supply-chain functions. Competitive compensation will be provided.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience in IT support or IT management (retail or FMCG preferred).
• Hardware and software troubleshooting expertise.
• Experience with cybersecurity and IT infrastructure administration.
• Knowledge of meat retail scale systems, production ERP, or supply-chain systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Systems Management & Support

Retail Technology Operations

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Project Management

Vendor Management

IT Asset & Inventory Control

Education

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

Tools

POS systems

Retail ERP solutions

Networking

Job description

A leading meat retail company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee all technology operations within a premium environment. The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of experience in IT management, with strong skills in systems management, cybersecurity, and retail technology operations. This role involves ensuring efficiency and security across retail, production, and supply-chain functions. Competitive compensation will be provided.