Manager: Business Applications and Process Support (CH129)

Our client is a leading international animal nutrition and agricultural manufacturing company, supplying high-quality feed solutions to the livestock industry. They are looking to appoint an experienced Business Applications & Process Support (BAPS) Manager to lead the company's business applications, systems development and IT support functions.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving business systems, process improvement, ERP support, software development, project delivery and technology alignment across the organisation.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or similar
• Project Management qualification
• Azure certification will be advantageous
• Valid driver's licence

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar management role
• Experience with the following technologies:
  • SQL Server development (SQL, SSIS & SSRS)
  • systems architecture design
  • Business Analysis
  • SQL Server database administration
  • Project Management
  • Azure administration
  • Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Technical Skills

• Microsoft SQL Server (Advanced)
• SSIS & SSRS
• Power BI
• Azure Data Platform & Azure Administration
• Business Analysis
• Systems Integration
• ERP Systems
• Source Control
• Microsoft Excel & Word

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Applications, Systems Development and IT Support teams
• Drive business process improvement and systems optimisation
• Manage software development and systems integration projects
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Manage vendors and external technology partners
• Oversee budgets and service delivery
• Develop and mentor the BAPS team
• Ensure business continuity, reporting accuracy and system security

Ideal Candidate

You are a technically strong leader who enjoys combining business process improvement with technology. You have excellent stakeholder management skills, thrive in a manufacturing environment, and are comfortable leading both people and projects while delivering practical business solutions.

General

• We are committed to fair and inclusive hiring. All suitably qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
• Preference may be given in line with our client's Employment Equity plan and applicable legislation.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in South Africa at the time of application.

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