Job Description

Lead the strategic evolution of core business applications in a high-growth, purpose-driven environment where innovation, digital transformation, and customer-centric technology solutions are not buzzwords--but expectations.
Company and : This opportunity is with a well-established, family-owned, technology-enabled organisation that places strong emphasis on values, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The business operates in a fast-evolving environment and is deeply committed to empowering its people while delivering high-quality digital experiences.
As the Applications Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's core business applications landscape--driving stability, scalability, and innovation. You will lead application architecture, development, integration, and optimisation while ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational goals. This role plays a key part in technology governance, Agile delivery, and digital transformation initiatives across the organisation.
Why join? You'll work in a senior leadership role where your decisions directly influence efficiency, customer experience, and long-term technology strategy.
WIIFM: A high-impact leadership position where you shape enterprise applications, drive innovation, and deliver measurable business value.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee core business application roadmaps, system performance, integrity, and availability
• Lead end-to-end delivery of application projects using Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Drive innovation, automation, and digitalisation to improve operational efficiency
• Manage integrations, APIs, and application ecosystems across internal and external platforms
• Lead, mentor, and coach application and development teams
• Embed user feedback into backlogs to continuously improve product and system experience
• Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud teams on unified change and release management

Job Experience and Skills Required: Education:

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Administration

Experience:

• 10-15 years' experience managing business applications and software development environments
• 7-10 years' direct people and team management experience
• 5-7 years' experience implementing and optimising core business systems (ERP, CRM, Mobile Apps)
• Strong exposure to Agile delivery, DevOps practices, and vendor management
• Proven experience translating business requirements into scalable technology solutions

Skills:

• Strong understanding of SDLC, CI/CD, and quality assurance practices
• ERP and business systems management (e.g. Odoo, SAP, or similar)
• Integration architecture and API design knowledge
• Business process mapping and reengineering expertise
• Strategic, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• PMP and Agile/Scrum (CSM or CSPO) certification
• ITIL V4 Foundation and COBIT certification

• Willingness to travel when required
• Availability for after-hours support or standby

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following fields: IT Leadership & Management
Applications & Systems Management
Digital Transformation & Enterprise Systems
Agile, DevOps & Software Engineering
ERP, CRM & Business Systems
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.
For more information please contact:
Tristenn Schoeman

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