IntroductionTo partner the with the IT Manager and the application teams to ensure the delivery of quality systems solutions within a contained environment in order to satisfy business requirements in line with the business strategy. This is a permanent position based in Cape Town.Job description• Provides input into ITS strategy and relevant systems strategyo Collaborates with the IT manager and ensures input into the one year operating plan and projects priority plan in line with ITS strategy and relevant business requirementso Provides input into systems related Risk Management Strategies and risk mitigationo Support Systems Manager in the drafting of Technology Roadmapso Collaborate with Architects, Infrastructure, Systems Applications Specialists, System Analysts and Analyst Programmers across IT• Delivers quality systems solutions that meet the businesso Provide input and guidance to the IT manager and the application teams to ensure identification and delivery of system solutionso Solution design / design reviews to ensure E2E systems integrity• Keeps up to date with best practice and the latest developmentso Proactively update ITS and the business where relevanto Proactively identify and recommend opportunities for delivering new and improving existing solutions to meet the business requirementso Identify Service Improvement initiatives, drive implementation and measure benefits• Ensures that solutions adhere to architectural, technical standards and principleso Provides application teams with architectural and technical thought leadershipMinimum requirements• Matric 3 year IT qualification• 3-5 years relevant IT experience (Oracle Experience will be beneficial)• 2-3 years dev/functional experience in an IT application environment• BY/JDA Fulfilment and/or LDE application knowledge• Project management skills• Working knowledge retail/supply chainCOMPETENCIES• Drive the implementation of technology strategy based on business needs / requirements on initiatives of reasonable complexity and awareness of architecture / integration dependencies (but will be slightly more narrow and specialised)• Systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies• Is aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences on the technical landscape• Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends and best practices, and apply findings• Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects• Clearly defines objectives and translates them into workable activities• Plans with a realistic sense of the time and resource demands involved, maintaining awareness of the interrelationships between own and other activities/project• Anticipates potential obstacles and their impact on the accomplishment of goals and timelines and propose/ take corrective action where required• Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed• Listens attentively and checks understanding of the message being received.• Prepares clear, well-structured presentations using a variety of tools and techniques.• Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly.• Speaks fluently in team meetings when presenting information.