Senior Manager: Information Technology (m/f)

Description

• The successful incumbent will be based at Corporate Office and report to the Chief Executive Officer. He/ she strategically and operationally leads, manages and administers the Information Technology division. As a member of EXCO, he/ she also participates in the overall strategic leadership of Agra

Duties

• Formulates and implements long-term business system and infrastructure strategy
• Releasing the full potential of all IT resources to maximize the return on investment
• Ensures availability of all information technology services (business systems, data lines, servers, networks)
• Optimizing the current IT infrastructure (optimizing budget and time of information technology staff)
• Management of staff members in the IT department (effective recruitment, talent retention and development)
• Responsible for drawing up and effectively managing the overall IT budget
• Supplier management concerning IT
• Expert advice on any IT related matters to management and EXCO
• Ensures that effective back-up processes and disaster management procedures are in place
• Ensure optimal, effective, relevant cyber security
• Manage risks pertaining to IT environment
• Oversee the maintenance of business processes and procedures manuals

Requisites

• Minimum 10 years of relevant information systems/technology experience, of which 5 must be at a senior management level
• Experience in more than one ERP system will be an added advantage
• Hands-on involvement and experience in the implementation of an ERP system and project management
• A thorough understanding of business processes in Retail and
• Wholesale environments
• Namibian citizenship
• Understanding of basic accounting
• Advanced computer literacy
• Ability to think strategically
• Hands-on experience in compiling operational and capital expenditure budgets
• Proficiency in English (written & spoken)
• Proven exposure to and experience in the above responsibilities

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to humanresources@agra.com.na with the Subject line “Senior Manager: Information Technology”