General Manager - IT

SUMMARY:
General Manager-IT – R125k/month negotiable – JHB – Perm – Start asap – Open to all.

POSITION INFO:

Our client in the Retail sector is looking for a General Manager – IT, to join their team. The "hands-on" candidate would need to ensure the IT function and all IT facilities deliver sustainable value and satisfaction to the business, enabling the company to run its daily operations, to grow, to innovate and to executive business strategy and goals efficiently and in a well-controlled and cost-effective manner.

Duties and responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Maintain and evolve the IT Strategy aligned with business strategy and the IT world’s priorities and practices.
• Ensure all IT services meet the day-to-day operational needs of the business.
• Manage the IT Team
• Manage IT Finances
• Ensure new IT projects are delivered successfully.
• Manage External IT Partnerships
• Implement and maintain appropriate IT Controls and Governance.
• Provide IT Leadership to the company.
• Maintain sustainable IT architectures and design.
• Maintain and evolve the IT Strategy aligned with business strategy and with internal, regional, and global strategic IT priorities and practices.
• Ensure all IT services meet the day-to-day operational needs of the business.
• Manage the IT Team.
• Manage IT Finances
• Ensure new IT projects are delivered successfully.
• Manage External IT Partnerships
• Implement and maintain appropriate IT Controls and Governance.
• Maintain sustainable IT architectures and design.
• Provide IT Leadership to the company.

Behavioural Competencies

Customer Service, Leadership, Business Acumen, Teamwork, Self-Management Skills, Communication Skills, Life-Long Self Learning

Minimum requirements:

• Degree in IT or related field essential.
• Specific qualifications/certifications in management and IT areas of expertise.
• IT Software Development, project management, and IT Service delivery training advantageous.
• IT Management, risk management and governance
• Management and Leadership
• Software Development
• IT Operations
• Data science and data analysis
• Weekday office core hours from 09h00 to 16h00
• Overtime/after-hours work as required in times of high pressure.
• Availability if needed over weekends and after-hours for IT and business escalations/emergencies.
• Valid drivers and own vehicle - Mobility: The job entails travel to stores and offices throughout the Group.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to know more about the position, please email your updated CV in Word format along with a copy of your Qualifications, ID, Driver’s license, reference letters or contactable referees and a profile picture of yourself to

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