Why should you apply for this role:If you have reached your ceiling and are looking for the next step in your career - this is for you. If you are feeling stifled and disempowered to make decisions or make a real difference, and/or add real value ... then this is for YOU! If you are looking for an opportunity to start something from SCRATCH that will directly drive the growth in the organisation - this is YOUR role. Medical and Pension benefits and 20 days leave per annum.Overview of the environment:Encompasses Retail systems, eCommerce, processes, managing 3rd party IT suppliers and providing strategic input and and the escalation point for outsource partners. Offices centrally located in Briardene secure office environment and parking. Easy access to N2, Nandi Drive and North Coast Road. This successful operation opened 100 stores in 2022 and 70 new stores in 2023 - continuous growth. They have their own factory and they manufacture their own apparel as well as direct imports. There is no existing team to manage - it is a strategic and planning role, building the future roadmap of their technology and efficiencies. The role does require management of the Service Providers.Overview of the role:With the growth experienced in, primarily, the Retail space of the greater group, a need has arisen to bring in the experience and skills of a dynamic and strategic Senior IT individual to service the Retail needs as well as provide support and direction to the Group. Retail comprises two companies covering 3 brands and operating across the country serviced from Head Office in KZN. The majority of the IT needs, complexity and connectivity demands sit within the Retail business, however support and guidance is needed to align best practice across the group.Key Performance Areas (including but not limited to):Experience leading and managing large IT projectsEstablishing and managing multi system integrationsStrong change managementStrong critical thinking and decision-making skillsExcellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritizeFirm grasp on IT and Retail best practicesGood knowledge of enterprise-wide risk management principles and policiesGood understanding of enterprise value managementBasic knowledge of relevant financial and company legislationGood knowledge of business internal controls and systemsGood knowledge of corporate governance principles and policiesGood understanding of core business principlesGood understanding of management of Business Information SystemsQualifications and Experience:Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (required) At least 5 years experience managing IT Operations Experience working with an ERP and POS systemsKey Competencies:Excellent analytical skills and attention to detailExcellent understanding of IT architecture and multiple system integrationsGood management skills. Ability to problem solve.Good knowledge of statutory legislation and regulationsGood interpersonal and communication skillsHigh level of self-motivation and determinationWell organized and structuredDeadline Driven#J-18808-Ljbffr