It Manager

South Africa, South Africa

Job Description

Job Summary JOB DESCRIPTION:
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.
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls across various IT systems and
  • applications.
  • Develop and maintain system documentation, including standard operating procedures and
  • configuration guides.
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).
  • Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure
  • compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Respond to security incidents, conduct forensic investigations, and implement remediation
  • measures as needed.
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.
  • Provide strategic guidance on IT initiatives, including CRM adoption (e.g., Salesforce) and
  • emerging technologies.
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 and Skills
  • 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.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical
  • stakeholders effectively.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with Windows/Linux environments, firewalls, VPNs, and MDM tools.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1574197
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R10,000-15,000 per month
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    South Africa, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned