IT Systems Manager (MEA)
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Posted 8 days ago
- Company:
- Code Red Recruitment
- Company Description:
- Specialists in IT, Telecoms, Sales and Finance 1. Sales staff with office automation/telecoms experience and we only deal with candidates that have a proven sales track record and product knowledge 2. IT candidates - Software Development, Coding (C#/.Net, Java/J2EE, PHP and Python), mobile and hardware 3. Telecoms - voice and data specialists, project managers and business analysts "Being on par in terms of price and quality only gets you into the game. Service wins the game." ~ Tony Allesandra “You have got to find what you love. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle.”~ Steve Jobs
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 5 to 10 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Gender:
- Any
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
To manage the IT functions on a day-to-day operational basis.
Requirements:
Knowledge & Experience:
Matric Certificate (non-negotiable)
Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field (non-negotiable)
Certified CargoWise Professional (mandatory)
AWS certifications (advantageous)
Network certifications (advantageous). Proven experience of Managing an I.T. Department
Experience in I.T. Infrastructure Planning and Development
Skills:
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to work under pressure
Attributes
Hardworking
Ethical
Quality driven
Adaptability
Good communication
Innovation
Duties And Accountabilities:
Leadership and Management:
Lead and manage the IT department, providing guidance and technical support to team members
Develop and implement IT strategies that align with business goals
Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment
CargoWise Support:
Serve as the primary point of contact for all CargoWise-related issues and enhancements
Manage the implementation, support, and optimization of CargoWise systems
Ensure best practices and compliance with industry standards for CargoWise usage
Infrastructure Management:
Oversee the maintenance and optimization of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and security systems
Ensure high availability and reliability of IT services and systems
Applications Support:
Manage the application support team, ensuring timely resolution of issues and user support
Put usage controls in place to avoid systems and cost abuse
Coordinate with stakeholders to identify and implement application improvements
CargoWise Systems Integrations:
Oversee Integration Projects: Plan and execute system integration projects to ensure seamless interoperability between different software applications, hardware systems, and IT infrastructures
Develop Integration and Test Strategies: Create and implement strategies, architectures, and platforms to facilitate efficient and secure data exchange and workflow across systems
Coordinate with Teams: Work with cross-functional teams, including IT, software development vendor, and business units, to gather integration requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications
Training and Documentation: Facilitate training sessions and create documentation for IT staff and end-users to ensure they understand the integration processes and can troubleshoot common issues
Provide associated documentation, according to internal process
Report / Budgeting:
Report Incident and System Information to Senior Management
Annual Budgeting for the I.T. Department
Monthly Reporting on I.T. Costs as defined by Senior Management
Strategic Planning:
Assess current IT systems and infrastructure to identify areas for improvement
Plan and execute IT projects to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
Compliance and Security:
Ensure adherence to IT security policies and data protection regulations
Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to safeguard company data
This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
- Salary:
- 55.000,00 ZAR Monthly