Information Technology Manager | Limpopo, South Africa | Permanent position
I am recruiting an experienced IT Manager on behalf of one of my clients to lead and optimize their IT systems, ensuring seamless operations, security, and scalability. If you're a tech-savvy professional passionate about driving business growth through innovative IT solutions, we'd love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities:
Oversee IT and Computer Systems Operations:
- Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the company's IT systems and telecommunications.
- Develop and implement IT policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with managers to determine system requirements, specifications, budgets, and timelines.
- Recruit and manage IT personnel and contractors to design, implement, and maintain systems.
- Control IT budgets and expenditures.
Ensure Up-to-Date Technology:
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
- Keep systems and software current and fully functional.
- Train and support staff on new and existing technologies.
- Provide recommendations for technology improvements.
- Maintain accurate inventories of all IT hardware, software, and resources.
Optimize System Accessibility and Redundancy:
- Address technical issues promptly.
- Manage firewalls, network access, and security systems.
- Oversee hardware installations, software updates, and workstations.
- Ensure secure user accounts and maintain a robust password system.
Data Backup and Disaster Recovery:
- Configure and maintain reliable backup solutions.
- Implement and test disaster recovery plans quarterly.
- Make recommendations for advanced backup technology.
- Manage staff data access securely.
Support CRM and ERP Systems (SAGE 300 and SAGE CRM):
- Facilitate communication between developers, project managers, and end users.
- Provide first-line support and training to staff.
- Manage live, test, and development environments.
- Ensure system backups before updates or changes.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform other IT-related tasks as required.
Minimum requirements:
- National Diploma in Information Technology or at least A+, N+ and Microsoft Certification
- 8-10 years IT Management experience
- Extensive computer hardware and software systems and programs experience
- Computer networks, network administration and network installation
- Computer/system troubleshooting
- Monitoring computer viruses and security
- E-mail and internet programs
- Extensive SQL experience
- Microsoft Windows and Server Operating Systems experience
- Managing a Domain through Active Directory and Terminal Services
- Database Structure and accessing and extracting data
- Sage 300(Accpac) and Sage CRM front and back-end
- IIS and Webservices
- SSRS Report Writing
- WMS Integration
- API Integration
- Java or Angular JS – Logs and basic debugging skills
- Management and supervisory skills
- Ability to install and administer computer hardware, software and networks
- Team building skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal, presentation and listening skills
- Effective written communications skills
- Stress management skills
- Time management skills
If you are interested in this role, contact me directly or apply with your cv using the form below.
