Head of It

2 weeks ago

Durban, South Africa Carlysle Full time

**KwaZulu Natal**, Durban**

**Monthly Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)**

Our client in the retail clothing sector has a need for an experienced and all-rounder Head of IT to join their management team. Imperative in this role is the previous experience and understanding of the RETAIL industry (business processes and systems.

**Purpose 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 projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies
- Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems
- Establishing and managing multi system integrations
- Strong change management
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize
- Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices
- Good knowledge of enterprise-wide risk management principles and policies
- Good understanding of enterprise value management
- Basic knowledge of relevant financial and company legislation
- Good knowledge of business internal controls and systems
- Good knowledge of corporate governance principles and policies
- Good knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Good understanding of core business principles
- Good understanding of management of Business Information Systems
- Retail experience beneficial

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- At least 5 years’ experience managing IT Operations
- Degree required
- Experience working with an ERP and POS system

**Key Competencies**:

- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent understanding of IT architecture and multiple system integrations
- Good management skills.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Good knowledge of statutory legislation and regulations
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of self-motivation and determination
- Well organized and structured
- Deadline Driven

For more information please contact:
**Andrea Doig

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