Applications Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007363/TSch

Date posted:

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Lead the strategic evolution of core business applications in a high-growth, purpose-driven environment where innovation, digital transformation, and customer-centric technology solutions are not buzzwords—but expectations.

POSITION INFO:

Company and Job Description:

This opportunity is with a well-established, family-owned, technology-enabled organisation that places strong emphasis on values, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The business operates in a fast-evolving environment and is deeply committed to empowering its people while delivering high-quality digital experiences.
As the Applications Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation’s core business applications landscape—driving stability, scalability, and innovation. You will lead application architecture, development, integration, and optimisation while ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational goals. This role plays a key part in technology governance, Agile delivery, and digital transformation initiatives across the organisation.
Why join? You’ll work in a senior leadership role where your decisions directly influence efficiency, customer experience, and long-term technology strategy.
WIIFM: A high-impact leadership position where you shape enterprise applications, drive innovation, and deliver measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee core business application roadmaps, system performance, integrity, and availability
Lead end-to-end delivery of application projects using Agile and Scrum methodologies
Drive innovation, automation, and digitalisation to improve operational efficiency
Manage integrations, APIs, and application ecosystems across internal and external platforms
Lead, mentor, and coach application and development teams
Embed user feedback into backlogs to continuously improve product and system experience
Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud teams on unified change and release management

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Administration

Experience:

10–15 years’ experience managing business applications and software development environments
7–10 years’ direct people and team management experience
5–7 years’ experience implementing and optimising core business systems (ERP, CRM, Mobile Apps)
Strong exposure to Agile delivery, DevOps practices, and vendor management
Proven experience translating business requirements into scalable technology solutions

Skills:

Strong understanding of SDLC, CI/CD, and quality assurance practices
ERP and business systems management (e.g. Odoo, SAP, or similar)
Integration architecture and API design knowledge
Business process mapping and reengineering expertise
Strategic, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
PMP and Agile/Scrum (CSM or CSPO) certification
ITIL V4 Foundation and COBIT certification

Willingness to travel when required
Availability for after-hours support or standby

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· Digital Transformation & Enterprise Systems
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· ERP, CRM & Business Systems
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