Job title: IT Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Mining
Salary type: Annual
Location: Kathu
Job published: 23-06-2026
Job ID: 78391
Contact name: Anita Ferreira
Phone number: +27823358929
Contact email: anita@geotech.co.za

Job Description

Job Title:

IT Manager 

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a leader to oversee and manage all Information Technology services across their operations, by delivering secure, reliable, and cost-effective technology solutions that enable operational performance, support business objectives, mitigate cyber and information risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement through technology innovation.

Skills & Knowledge:

IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cyber Security

  • Infrastructure and operations management
  • Cyber security and information protection
  • Data privacy and breach management (POPIA compliance)
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Business systems support, including ERP and communication platforms
  • Production performance management systems
  • Mining business processes and information governance

Technology, Assets & Service Management

  • Technology asset lifecycle management
  • Consumables and inventory control
  • Vendor, contract, and service provider management
  • Budget oversight and cost control

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Technology innovation and digital enablement
  • Continuous improvement of systems and processes
  • Data-driven operational optimisation.

Financial & Commercial Management

  • Financial management and reporting
  • Value optimisation and cost efficiency initiatives

Leadership & People Management

  • People leadership, coaching, and team development
  • Strategic leadership and organisational alignment
  • Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
  • Negotiation and influence across business functions

Risk, Governance & Compliance

  • SHERQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Risk & Quality) compliance
  • Safety and risk management adherence
  • Regulatory compliance and ethical business practices
  • Accountability, integrity, and resilience in decision-making

Core Skills & Capabilities

  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Business acumen with a results-driven approach
  • Effective communication and decision-making
  • Collaboration and continuous improvement mindset
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
  • Postgraduate qualification (preferred)
  • ITIL certification (preferred)
  • Project Management qualification (preferred)
  • Cyber Security certification (preferred)
  • Minimum of 8 years’ Information Technology experience
  • Minimum of 5 years’ management experience
  • Experience in mining, heavy industry, or similar operational environments
  • Cyber security programmes
  • Cloud environments and/or cloud migration initiatives
  • IT infrastructure and operations
  • Operational and capital budgets
  • Vendors and service providers
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