IT Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007461/LM

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Step into a futureâshaping leadership role where technology becomes the heartbeat of transformation! As the IT & Digital Transformation Manager, you'll lead the modernisation of systems, strengthen cybersecurity, drive automation, and champion digital innovation across the business. This role puts you in the driver’s seat of strategic change, empowering you to build a resilient, compliant, and highâperforming technology landscape that elevates customer experience, unlocks efficiencies, and positions the organisation for longâterm digital success.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute the organisation’s longâterm IT strategy and technology roadmap.
Establish and manage IT governance, policies, standards, and architectural frameworks.
Ensure alignment between technology initiatives and business, operational, and regulatory needs.
Provide strategic guidance to executives on technology trends, risks, and investment priorities.
Collaborate across Finance, Compliance, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure cohesion.
Oversee infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, and all endâuser computing systems.
Ensure the high availability and stability of critical platforms and businessâessential applications.
Manage core systems, including POS, branch systems, treasury engines, and data platforms.
Drive system improvements, upgrades, and automation to optimise performance and scalability.
Oversee integrations with major partners and platforms.
Lead cybersecurity strategy and implementation across the organisation.
Manage data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity frameworks.
Conduct IT risk assessments and oversee incident management and remediation.
Work closely with Risk and Compliance to maintain a secure and compliant technology environment.
Lead digital initiatives from conception through delivery, ensuring smooth implementation.
Drive automation, process optimisation, and modern digital capabilities.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver digital solutions.
Oversee testing, documentation, user training, and change management activities.
Identify opportunities in AI, automation, analytics, customer experience and operational efficiency.
Manage relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and external partners.
Oversee procurement processes and technology spend governance.
Negotiate SLAs and ensure that vendors meet performance and compliance obligations.
Reduce vendor dependency and ensure strong knowledge transfer.
Develop and manage the IT and digital transformation budget.
Ensure cost optimisation, ROI tracking, and valueâdriven use of technology resources.
Support internal and external audits and maintain transparent cost reporting.
Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary IT and Digital team.
Build internal capability to reduce reliance on external suppliers.
Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Oversee IT support teams and ensure service excellence across all technology touchpoints.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
5–7 years of IT leadership experience, preferably in financial services or a regulated environment.
Strong understanding of financial systems, regulatory reporting, cybersecurity, and risk.
Proven experience modernising systems and leading digital transformation initiatives.

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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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Lameez Mohamed
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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