Senior IT Manager

Pillango Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Gauteng is seeking a Senior IT Manager to blend technical expertise with strategic leadership. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years in ICT, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role. Key duties include managing IT systems, leading teams, and driving technological innovation. The role is based at the Head Office with occasional client visits, ensuring the delivery of secure and reliable IT solutions. A competitive salary package will be tailored based on individual qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in ICT environments.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in IT project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT team and manage IT projects.
• Ensure system stability and security standards.
• Drive IT strategy and innovation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cloud services

System administration

Networking

Security operations

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

As the Senior IT Manager, you’ll combine technical mastery with strategic leadership to ensure secure, high-performing systems and the seamless execution of mission-critical IT projects. Join a leading firm driving financial excellence through cutting-edge technology, market risk, and liquidity management.

The Senior IT Manager will drive the delivery of secure, reliable, and forward-thinking technology solutions that support the company’s strategic objectives.

This role blends hands‑on technical expertise with strong leadership to guide the IT team, ensure system stability, uphold security standards, and execute innovative projects that advance business performance.

For the sake of brevity and easy reading, only a summary of the key duties is provided below. The detailed job specification is available after shortlisting.

KEY DUTIES

• Team & Project Leadership
• Systems and Infrastructure Management (Microsoft 365 Collaboration Platforms)
• IT Strategy & Innovation
• Governance, Risk & Compliance

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 7–10 years’ experience in ICT environments, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical background across infrastructure, networking, cloud services, and security.
• Proven track record in IT project management and system implementations.
• Hands‑on expertise in Microsoft 365, security operations, and systems administration.
• Treasury Management Systems experience (advantageous).

OTHER

• Based on site at Head Office (Pta East) with occasional client visits.
• Combination of leadership and hands‑on technical involvement.
• Must be able to adapt to fast‑paced environments and manage competing priorities.

SALARY

The final offer will be structured at a Senior IT Manager level, based on the skills and requirements outlined above. As qualifications and experience may vary, packages are tailored individually — ensuring a competitive offer aligned with your unique profile and value proposition.