It Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • IT Infrastructure Management & End User Support:
  • Oversee and maintain IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and endpoints.
  • Ensure the high availability and performance of mission-critical systems.
  • System Administration:
  • Manage and administer enterprise systems such as ERP, WMS, CRM, and trading platforms.
  • Maintain Active Directory, cloud services (AWS/Azure), virtualization, and backup systems.
  • IT Security & Compliance:
  • Implement and enforce robust cybersecurity measures, in line with industry standards.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOC, and ISO 27001).
  • Strategic Planning & Leadership:
  • Align IT strategy with business goals; and contribute to long-term technology planning.
  • Evaluate and adopt new technologies that support operational efficiency and risk reduction.
  • Project Management:
  • Lead IT initiatives from planning to execution, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Coordinate cross-functional efforts and report progress to stakeholders.
  • Vendor Management:
  • Manage relationships with external IT vendors, service providers, and software partners.
  • Negotiate contracts and ensure that service levels are met.
  • Risk Management:
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate IT and cybersecurity risks.
  • Maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
  • Staff Management & Development:
  • Lead and mentor a small IT team; and promote a culture of accountability and growth.
  • Oversee workload distribution, performance reviews, and skills development.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Degree preferred).
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in IT management, preferably within the trading or financial services industry.
  • Strong technical expertise in IT infrastructure, systems administration, and cybersecurity.
  • Experience managing enterprise systems such as ERP, WMS, CRM, and trading platforms.
  • Proven track record of leading IT projects with successful, on-time delivery.
  • Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, PMP, or ITIL, are a strong plus.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with Windows/Linux environments, firewalls, VPNs, and MDM tools.
  • Familiarity with financial services regulations and technology requirements.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.
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For more information contact:
Jessica Roesch
Snr Recruitment Consultant

Skills Required

IT
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1517549
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned