IT Applications Manager - Gauteng Kempton Park

To deliver IT applications
This requires commercially available and in-house developed applications
The IT Applications Manager will be expected to lead / partake in RFI and RFPs where the company seeks new technology solutions.
The IT Applications Manager will manage a multi-disciplinary team with focus on project delivery (working with internal and external parties), applications management (requirements gathering, solution design, development, configuration, testing, implementation), and user support.
From an innovation perspective, also accountable to pro-actively implement cost-effective solutions to business problems across the Group.
Financial management of IT budget (capex and opex) as it pertains to projects and operating expenses (services, hardware, software, staff, and service providers).
Other responsibilities include vendor management, prevention (and remediation) of cyber security vulnerabilities and audit findings.
From a people management perspective, the IT Applications manager is accountable for team management and leadership (hiring, mentoring, performance managing, training) to develop a culturally diverse, high-performance, customer service focused team.

Critical experience:

5+ years as IT Applications / Development manager with experience in application rationalisation, development of long-term application roadmaps, application performance management (APM), reduction of technology debt, technology reviews.
5+ years managing ERPs such as SAP / Oracle / Infor / Sage / others.
5+ years leading a medium sized team responsible for application development, configuration, testing, implementation, and support.

Expert Skills / Competencies Needed:

Minimum Education:

IT related degree (BSc or similar)
Training / certifications related to IT applications management, digital transformation is advantageous.

Desired Skills:

IT Applications Manager – Gauteng Kempton Park