Senior Manager : Information Technology - Centurion

MECS Africa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information technology firm in Centurion is seeking a senior IT manager to lead the development of IT strategies and oversee departmental operations. The role requires a minimum of 10 years' experience in ICT, including 5 years in a senior management position. Responsibilities include budget preparation, service delivery management, and fostering a high-performance culture within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years work experience in ICT.
• At least 5 years in a senior management position.
• Experience in strategic leadership within IT.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the IT functional strategy.
• Preparing and overseeing the IT Department budget.
• Providing strategic leadership regarding IT operations.
• Monitoring progress against strategic initiatives.
• Mentoring employees to promote high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

IT Strategy Development

Service Delivery Management

People Management

Education

Honours degree in IT

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Honours degree in IT

Minimum 10 years work experience in ICT with at least 5 years in a senior management position.

Strategic Direction and Alignment

Leading and developing the IT functional strategy and objectives in line with the Strategy.

Developing IT functional operational plans and KPIs in support of the functions strategy and the overall strategy.

Driving the implementation of the IT functional strategy, plans, and procedures to compliment and support the Strategy.

Keep abreast of new developments and best practice in ICT internationally and locally.

Forecasting, Budgeting and Financial Management

Preparing the IT Department budget for approval.

Directing and overseeing the funding of IT Departmental operations and budgeted activities.

Overseeing and monitoring IT Department expenditure within budgeted parameters and reporting on variances periodically.

IT Service Delivery

Providing strategic leadership regarding all operations of the IT Department, which include :

The effective provisioning of Service delivery management services.

The effective provisioning of Infrastructure and Operations management services.

The effective provisioning of Systems and Application Development, Enhancement and Maintenance management service.

Governance and Reporting

Monitoring and reporting on progress against the IT Departmental strategic initiatives.

Monitoring and reporting on legislative and statutory compliance as defined by government.

Promoting sound institutional governance principles through effective planning, maintenance of operations and service standards, management of compliance and risk and participating in the governance structures.

Managing the strategic relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.

People management

Leading, mentoring, and empowering employees and change within the IT Department to promote high performance, optimal working environment and cost-effective operations.

Guiding and influencing strategic leadership in embedding the values and desired culture.

Driving a high-performance culture by taking accountability for an effective and well-articulated performance management process.

Participate in Organisational activities

Number of committees the employee participates in supported by positive feedback for the stakeholders