Senior Manager ICT

University of Fort Hare; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Manager: ICT – Assurance & Advisory to lead a high-impact portfolio in Pietermaritzburg. This executive role demands a leader with strong ICT assurance and governance skills, responsible for business development and client engagement. Requirements include a relevant degree, CISA certification, and 5–10 years in senior ICT roles. The position offers a competitive salary and challenges in digital transformation and cybersecurity initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ senior-level experience in ICT assurance/advisory.
• Strong expertise in IT governance, ITIL, enterprise architecture.
• Proven leadership, commercial acumen, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICT assurance and advisory services.
• Drive business development, revenue growth, and client engagement.
• Oversee tenders, proposals, and ICT project delivery.
• Ensure ICT governance and quality management.

Skills

ICT assurance

Governance

Advisory expertise

Business development

Client engagement

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Relevant Degree (Honours / MBA / MBL advantageous)

CISA (ISACA) certification

Professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, CISA or similar)

Job description

R 800 000 - R 900 000 Annually Cost To Company

Senior Manager: ICT – Assurance & Advisory

Pietermaritzburg | Executive Appointment

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Manager: ICT – Assurance & Advisory to take ownership of a high-impact portfolio within its Pietermaritzburg practice. This executive role requires a proven leader with strong ICT assurance, governance, and advisory expertise, capable of driving revenue growth, leading specialist teams, and delivering complex ICT projects aligned to international standards and best practice.

Key Focus Areas

• Executive leadership of ICT assurance and advisory services
• Business development, revenue growth, and client engagement
• Oversight of tenders, proposals, and ICT project delivery
• ICT governance, quality management, and process optimisation
• Strategic input into digital transformation and cybersecurity initiatives

Executive Requirements

• Relevant Degree (Honours / MBA / MBL advantageous)
• CISA (ISACA) certification – essential
• Professional qualification preferred (CA(SA), CIMA, CISA or similar)
• 5–10 years’ senior-level experience in ICT assurance/advisory
• Strong expertise in IT governance, ITIL, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and business process re‑engineering
• Proven leadership, commercial acumen, and executive communication skills

Start Date

Immediate / Negotiable

Confidential applications and expressions of interest are invited. Please submit a detailed CV to [e-mail] quoting Senior Manager: ICT – Assurance & Advisory.