IT Systems and Project Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

29 days ago

Malander is seeking a dynamic IT Systems and Project Manager to join a leading organisation based in Cape Town. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who will oversee the performance, integration, and ongoing support of critical business systems and applications. The successful candidate will combine strong IT project management, people leadership, and system oversight to ensure seamless technology operations that support business goals.Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects, including system implementations, software upgrades, and application enhancements
Define project scopes, develop budgets, allocate resources, and track delivery milestones
Evaluate and implement software solutions based on business requirements
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless system integration and delivery
Design and maintain system integrations and data exchange workflows between internal applications and third-party platforms
Ensure consistency and synchronization of data across multiple systems
Manage the lifecycle of core business systems including SYSPRO, SharePoint, POS, and WMS
Coordinate with central IT teams for patches, upgrades, and systems alignment
Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and governance standards for business systems
Ensure compliance with company-wide IT governance (in line with BCFA Central IT standards)
Provide escalation support for complex technical issues or service disruptions
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary IT team, including developers, system administrators, and support staff
Oversee team performance, conduct reviews, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Collaborate with business units to gather software requirements and align systems strategy with organisational objectives
Support software architecture decisions and integration with third-party service providers
Contribute to long-term IT strategy and roadmap planning aligned to business needs

Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent certifications and experience)
MBA or Project Management qualification is advantageous
5–10 years' experience in IT roles, with at least 3–5 years in IT project or systems management
Proven experience delivering full project life cycles from initiation to close-out
Experience with enterprise business systems such as ERP, WMS, and POS
Solid understanding of system integrations, APIs, middleware, and cloud-based solutions
Strong people management and leadership experience
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Time management and prioritisation skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Willingness to work extended hours or travel if required

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