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