Head of Business Applications

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Head of Business Applications We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Business Applications to lead and optimise a complex enterprise applications landscape within a highly regulated, 24\/7 operational environment. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving digital transformation, application governance, and technology value realisation across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a 5-year application architecture roadmap aligned to business strategy Lead digital transformation initiatives, modernising legacy systems and driving innovation (AI\/ML, cloud, mobile) Oversee enterprise application portfolio management, including ERP, billing, and operational systems Drive system integration across business applications and operational technologies Establish and maintain governance, risk, and compliance frameworks (e.g., POPIA, SOX) Manage vendors, contracts, and SLAs, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency Take full ownership of budget management (CAPEX & OPEX) and deliver measurable ROI  Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field  8–10 years’ experience in software engineering \/ application management Minimum 5 years in enterprise or solution architecture leadership roles Proven experience in integrating ERP systems with operational technologies (OT)  Strong track record of managing multi-million Rand budgets and achieving cost efficiencies Experience working in complex, regulated industries (Healthcare, Pharma, Manufacturing, Mining) Preferred Qualifications & Skills Certifications in TOGAF, ITIL, Agile\/Scrum, Digital Transformation MBA or postgraduate qualification (advantageous)  Experience with LIS systems, mobile applications, AI\/ML, and cloud platforms  Strong expertise in enterprise architecture, application lifecycle management, and data strategy Key Competencies Strategic thinking and visionary leadership Strong stakeholder engagement at executive level  Change leadership and organisational transformation expertise Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment