Job Description

About the company: AutomotiveLocation: Edenvale, GautengSalary: R1.2m CTC max, plus benefitsEmployee BenefitsIn-house Medical AidRetirement FundDiscretionary Annual BonusEducation & Experience RequiredBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field3-5 years in IT management roles, including experience with outsourced software developmentDeep understanding of application lifecycle management, system integrations, and development environmentsFamiliarity with infrastructure: patching, backups, firewalls, endpoint protectionExperience supporting audit and compliance reviewsProven track record in team leadership and cross-functional collaborationSolid experience with budgeting and reporting aligned to business strategySkills & Attributes RequiredApplication and vendor coordinationInfrastructure awareness and accountabilityStrong stakeholder engagement, including executive/C-suite interactionEffective leadership and team developmentRisk and audit follow-throughFinancial management and cost controlResults-driven, responsive, and highly organizedKey ResponsibilitiesApplications & Software ManagementManage daily operations of key business applicationsOversee software development partners and environments (CI/CD, release cycles)Prioritize fixes, enhancements, and new features with business unitsEnsure stable and secure APIs and integration pointsVendor & Cost OversightMonitor all software-related costs: development, licensing, renewals, integrationMaintain strong vendor relationships and ensure quality deliveryControl software licensing and budget allocationOversee external integrations to ensure seamless functionalityInfrastructure Oversight (via IT Shared Services)Ensure IT services (uptime, backups, patching, cybersecurity) support operational continuityTrack infrastructure health and resolve risks/issues proactivelyCoordinate on platform upgrades, capacity planning, and disaster recovery testingPeople & Team ManagementLead the internal IT support team for applications and incidentsCoach and set priorities to create a high-performance, collaborative team cultureAlign team efforts with evolving tech needs and business strategyAudit & Risk SupportEnsure compliance documentation, access control, and system records are audit-readyResolve audit findings and continuously improve change control, patching, and backup processesBusiness & Executive EngagementAct as the company's primary IT contact, engaging across departments and executive levelsClearly communicate risks, issues, system status, and timelines in business termsParticipate in planning discussions involving systems or tech strategyBudgeting & ReportingManage IT budgets, including software and development costsDeliver performance and risk reports to senior leadershipTrack budget variances and identify cost-saving opportunities

Ellahi Consulting