IT Systems Development & Governance Manager

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Duties & Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES IT Governance & Compliance Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks and policies. Manage IT audits and track findings through to resolution. Maintain the IT risk register. Ensure POPIA and information security compliance. Maintain IT asset, software and licence registers. Report IT governance matters to Executive Management. Digital Transformation Develop and implement the digital transformation roadmap. Identify opportunities for automation and optimisation. Lead digital initiatives across the business. Evaluate new technologies and identify opportunities to align technology with business strategy. ALICE \/ LIMS Systems Ownership Lead the ALICE and future LIMS implementations. Manage data migration, integration and UAT. Coordinate vendors and project timelines. Ensure user adoption and successful system deployment. Manage future system enhancements . Software Development Governance Manage internal software development activities. Review code, architecture and database changes. Approve software releases prior to deployment. Ensure appropriate source control, testing and documentation. Oversee SDLC and change management processes. Cybersecurity Management Lead the Improvement Programme. Implement and manage MFA. Coordinate vulnerability assessments. Manage endpoint protection and monitoring. Ensure compliance with the Bidvest Cyber Security Framework. Coordinate cybersecurity awareness training and incident response. Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Manage SQL Server databases. Oversee backups, recovery and performance. Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Conduct technical backup and recovery testing. Reduce key-person dependency through knowledge transfer. Data & IT Service Governance Manage data governance and information security requirements. Oversee vendor and service provider performance. Manage relationships with software vendors and implementation partners. Ensure technical quality assurance across IT projects and systems. Desired Experience & Qualification MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Qualification: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or Software . Experience: Minimum 7 years' relevant IT experience. Minimum 3 years' experience in a leadership or management role. Experience in software development environments. Experience working with SQL Server. Experience in IT governance, cybersecurity and project management. Experience managing third-party service providers. ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL SKILLS SQL Server Database Administration Systems Analysis Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Source Control \/ Git Change Management API Integrations Microsoft Server Environment Cybersecurity Principles Advantageous: VB.NET C# Microsoft Azure Power Platform LIMS Platforms Laboratory Information Systems Environmental Monitoring Systems PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS – ADVANTAGEOUS ITIL Foundation COBIT Foundation PMP \/ Prince2 ISO 27001 CISA Microsoft Certifications KEY COMPETENCIES The successful candidate should demonstrate: Strong IT governance and compliance knowledge Strategic and analytical thinking Leadership and people-management skills Strong project and vendor management abilities Cybersecurity awareness Digital transformation capability Strong problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills Ability to manage multiple systems and projects simultaneously Strong understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery SUCCESS MEASURES Success in the role will be measured through: Successful implementation of ALICE and digital transformation initiatives. Closure of IT audit findings. Improved cybersecurity maturity. Successful annual disaster recovery testing. Improved system availability and achievement of reliability targets. Reduced key-person dependency through effective knowledge transfer. Successful completion of technical documentation. Effective management of system changes and software releases. Package & Remuneration R700,000 – R900,000 CTC per annum, depending on qualifications and experience