Head of Information Technology - Rosebank

SUMMARY:
Role Purpose
The Head of IT is responsible for leading and evolving PEG’s group-wide IT function. This includes refining and executing strategies for infrastructure, systems, cybersecurity, data management, and innovation. The role ensures technology enables operational resilience, supports digital transformation, and provides scalable platforms that align with PEG’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership

• Refine, develop, and execute IT, AI, cybersecurity, and data strategies in alignment with PEG’s business goals.
• Advise EXCO on emerging technology trends, innovation opportunities, and risk mitigation.
• Advance digital transformation initiatives across all operations.
• Maintain and enhance governance structures for IT decision-making and project oversight.

• Lead IT support operations, infrastructure management, software licensing, and asset lifecycle.
• Oversee application support (e.g., SWIFT, SAGE, iMali Yam, OPUS).
• Ensure efficient end-user support, onboarding, and offboarding processes.

• Maintain secure, high-performing infrastructure across HQ and ~80 fuel retail sites.
• Manage networks, servers, cloud platforms, CCTV, biometric, and site-level technologies.
• Enforce cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements (e.g., POPIA).

• Drive centralised reporting, semantic layers, and BI dashboards.
• Ensure data integrity, validation, and high-quality reporting across business functions.
• Deliver actionable insights to finance, operations, and EXCO.

• Manage and develop a cross-functional IT team (analysts, administrators, technicians, project leads).
• Lead recruitment, coaching, and performance management.
• Build a culture of accountability, agility, and innovation.

• Oversee IT vendors and service providers nationally.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and continuous cost optimisation.

• Reports to: Executive Committee (EXCO), with regular strategic reporting.
• Collaboration: Senior leadership across all business units and operational areas.
• Role Impact: Central in aligning technology with business objectives.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8–10 years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in senior IT leadership.
• Proven experience in multi-site environments, systems integration, and vendor management.

• Strong proficiency in Azure, SQL Server, Microsoft 365, Power BI, automation platforms.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance, and enterprise systems.
• Experience with SWIFT, SAGE, Smartsheet, QContact, Norm, Splynx advantageous.