Manager: Information Technology (IT)

SUMMARY:

About the Company

POSITION INFO:

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

1️⃣ IT Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute an IT strategy aligned to business goals.
• Define, monitor, and report on IT KPIs and performance metrics.
• Lead, mentor, and manage IT team members.
• Document and enforce IT processes, policies, and procedures.
• Facilitate IT onboarding, offboarding, and user training.

2️⃣ IT Infrastructure & Applications

• Oversee servers, networking, cloud services, backups, and system performance.
• Manage network infrastructure installations (cabling, routers, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, VPN).
• Administer Windows Server, Active Directory / Azure AD, DNS, DHCP.
• Manage Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) and Exchange environments.
• Oversee lifecycle management of business and engineering applications.
• Maintain IT asset registers and conduct regular audits.
• Provide user support and manage the IT support desk.
• Ensure secure large-file transfers and project collaboration continuity.
• Drive effective data storage, access control, and governance practices.

3️⃣ IT Security & Governance

• Ensure alignment with Group IT cybersecurity policies and frameworks.
• Implement vulnerability management, incident response, and security monitoring.
• Manage endpoint protection, EDR, SIEM, MFA, encryption, and cloud security controls.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring remediation of findings.
• Ensure POPIA compliance in collaboration with HR & Administration.
• Promote ongoing user cybersecurity awareness training.

4️⃣ Backup, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

• Implement and monitor backup strategies (on-site and off-site).
• Lead Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) testing.

5️⃣ Budgeting, Procurement & Vendor Management

• Compile and manage annual IT budgets.
• Procure IT equipment (PCs, laptops, peripherals).
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts and licensing agreements.

6️⃣ Digital Transformation

• Lead digital initiatives including process automation, cloud migration, collaboration platforms, and analytics solutions.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

🎓 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365) advantageous.

🧠 Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ IT experience, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure and cybersecurity in multi-site environments.
• Strong vendor, procurement, and budget management experience.
• Experience supporting audits, governance frameworks, and compliance initiatives.

💻 Technical Expertise

• Windows Server, Active Directory / Azure AD
• Azure cloud services
• Networking (VPN, SD-WAN, firewalls)
• Microsoft 365 & Exchange
• Endpoint security, SIEM, MFA, encryption
• BCP and DR planning
• PowerShell scripting (advantageous)
• Enterprise architecture awareness

🤝 Personal Attributes

• High integrity and professionalism.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability.
• Proactive, solution-driven mindset.
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead IT strategy within a globally aligned industrial and technology organisation.
• Exposure to international governance and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Strategic leadership role with direct executive engagement.
• Competitive CTC package aligned to experience.
• Based in Centurion within a high-performance engineering environment.