Senior IT Team Lead

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking an IT leadership professional to mentor a cross-disciplinary team and drive enterprise-scale technology initiatives. You will ensure project delivery within scope, time, and budget while aligning with business requirements and governance standards.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder engagement, architecture oversight, security, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to influence technology strategy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in IT/CS or related field.
• 8+ years in an IT environment with enterprise exposure.
• 3+ years leading and managing technical teams.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale technology projects.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, cloud, software dev and ITSM.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through change and drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IT professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Drive successful delivery of IT projects within timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into tech solutions.
• Oversee system performance, security, and infrastructure stability.
• Implement best practices, processes and governance to boost efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous IT improvement.
• Manage escalations and provide guidance on complex issues.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and excellence within the team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Infrastructure knowledge

Cloud technologies

Software development

IT service management

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT / CS or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IT professionals across multiple disciplines
• Drive the successful delivery of IT projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technology solutions
• Oversee system performance, security, and infrastructure stability
• Implement best practices, processes, and governance frameworks to enhance operational efficiency
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement within the IT function
• Manage escalations and provide technical guidance on complex issues
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence within the team

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience within an IT environment
• 3+ years of experience leading and managing technical teams
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale technology projects
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, cloud technologies, software development, and IT service management
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and drive business outcomes