Group IT Systems Manager

Qualification

University Degree in Computer Science, Informatics, IT/IS or similarRequirements

10 Years experience managing and/or directing an IT/IS operation

Experience in the application of IT/IS and business systems to deliver business operations value

Maximise efficiency and execution of IT operations and projects, including maintenance, and continuous improvement of IT/IS for both South African and Global operations

Advance level of business applications exposure, which include Microsoft, ERP (JD Edwards), ECM (OnBase) and BI (QlikSense)Duties

Business Systems

Develop, document, execute and review strategic plan for Business Systems

Identify and monitor the interdependence of strategic initiatives and their impact on value delivery and risk

Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define systems requirements for new technology implementations

Monitor and assess current and future technologies and provide advice on costs, risks and opportunities

Business Consulting

Documents are compiled according to departmental standards

Act as an advocate for the organizations technology vision via regular communications with the organizations executives, department

heads, and end users

Identify, define and recommend process and system improvements

Develop and provide ongoing process and systems training and guidance to operations management

Financial Management

Develop, track and control the department annual operating and capital budget

Align all Capex to strategy and operational requirements

Reconcile cost variances to circumstance

Approve discretionary additional funding where appropriate

Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for technology spending and initiatives.

Corporate Governance

Meet all regulatory and compliance measures within guidelines and maintain risk profile within agreed parameters

Define and communicate plans, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating technology

systems

Maintain IT governance framework that maximises value for the enterprise

Assess and communicate risks associated with information technology investments respond to appropriate levels of management

People Management

Plan, select, develop and maintain workforce capabilities for the function as required by the operation

Ensure compliance to company HR policies for department

Develop contingency plans to ensure organisational sustainability