Executive Manager: ICT

Recruiter:

AFRIZAN

Job Ref:

Executive Manager: I..

Date posted:

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:
An esteemed research and development organisation is seeking an experienced Executive Manager: ICT to drive operational excellence and innovation through strategic ICT leadership.

POSITION INFO:

Are you ready to lead digital transformation in one of South Africa’s premier science and technology institutions?

An esteemed research and development organisation is seeking an experienced Executive Manager: ICT to drive operational excellence and innovation through strategic ICT leadership. This role offers a rare opportunity to modernise infrastructure, embrace data science and AI, and shape the digital future of a technology-intensive organisation.

This position is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, governance, and technical execution—particularly in complex research or scientific environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a forward-thinking ICT strategy aligned with the organisation’s overall goals
Lead ICT governance to ensure compliance with legislation, best practices, and vendor agreements
Manage all ICT operations, including infrastructure, networks, enterprise systems, cloud solutions, and data management
Drive innovation by introducing cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning, and big data analytics
Support research and technical divisions through advanced ICT solutions and collaborative technology initiatives
Oversee resilience planning, including disaster recovery, system stability, and cybersecurity readiness
Promote a high-performance culture through strong leadership, performance management, and change enablement
Implement robust data tools and ensure effective data storage, processing, and retrieval to support scientific research
Maintain strategic partnerships in HPC, research computing, and emerging technologies relevant to mining and materials science

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s Degree in a relevant ICT field (PhD preferred)
Minimum 10 years’ ICT experience, including 5–7 years in a senior leadership role
BSc and Postgraduate Diploma/Honours in ICT or related discipline (essential)
Proven experience in digital transformation, strategic ICT planning, and project execution
Demonstrated knowledge in cloud computing, AI, machine learning, and big data
Strong stakeholder engagement and people leadership capabilities
Background in research or science-focused environments will be advantageous

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