General Manager: Information Technology

Description

• Manica Group Namibia recently marked their 98th year footprint in the logistics industry, with our purpose focused on providing Simplified Cargo Movement solutions. As a critical link in this industry, we are committed to being quality conscious, transparent and results driven. Our people are committed, reliable and professional therefore being considered as one of our most valuable resources. Our culture of being respectful, appreciative, and fair, undoubtedly contributes to our purpose of Simplified Cargo Movement. The Manica Group currently has an opportunity for an experienced General Manager: Information Technology, the position reports to the Financial Director and is based in Walvis Bay

Duties

• Lead the IT operational and Strategic planning
• Benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the IT infrastructure and IT systems
• Manage financial aspects of IT
• Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives
• Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures
• Develop requests for proposal
• Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements
• Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals
• Oversee provision of end-user IT services, including outsourced help desk, technical support services and service providers
• Work with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations
• Direct research on potential technology solutions in support of procurement efforts
• Keep current with the latest technologies
• Approve and oversee projects and project portfolio
• Practice asset management for IT hardware, software, and equipment
• Manage IT employees
• Liaise with all management team/users regarding pertinent IT activities

Requisites

• University degree in the field of computer science and 10 years related work experience
• Master of Business Administration with technology as a core component preferred
• Certifications in IT service management, systems development life cycle and project management frameworks
• Strong technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems
• Strong technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards
• Extensive application support experience with groupware
• Proven experience in IT infrastructure planning and development
• Excellent understanding of the company’s goals and objectives
• In-depth knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
• Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures
• Strong understanding of project management principles
• Namibian citizen

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted