Head of IT

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NWA004032/PCa

Date posted:

Monday, March 3, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
My client, based in the eastern suburbs of Johannesburg, is urgently looking for a Head of IT.

POSITION INFO:
The Head will be accountable for overseeing, the management and direction of all IT resources, to achieve company objectives and related policies and procedures, in line with the business strategy and priorities.

The Head will oversee the effective functioning of the IT Network and Infrastructure environment, telecommunications, as well as the business’s system’s environment.

Duties:

Degree/Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology
Microsoft Certifications (MCSE, MCITP (DBA))
ITIL Foundation – advantageous
Course or Certificate in Management/Leadership
10 years relevant work experience within the Information Technology sphere, with at least 3 years’ experience in a senior management/executive capacity
Work experience/background in the Financial Services Sector (Insurance)
5 years’ experience in strategic IT project management
Supervising and managing Junior to Senior IT Engineers, including Managers
Solid background in database design and/or administration in MS SQL

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