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IT Business Applications Lead (Graaff-Reinet)

IT Business Applications Lead (Graaff-Reinet)

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Job title : IT Business Applications Lead (Graaff-Reinet)

Job Location : Eastern Cape,

Deadline : November 30, 2025

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Description

  • This role is at the intersection of  strategy, technology, and leadership . You’ll be responsible for steering the team that manages our business applications, ensuring they’re aligned with organisational goals, impeccably integrated, and continuously evolving to meet the pace of change.

    • What You’ll Be Doing (a.k.a. Your Superpowers in Action) :

    Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire the Business Applications Team to deliver top-notch support and innovation.
  • Craft and execute the Strategic Roadmap for Business Applications and Architecture.
  • Establish governance frameworks, standards, and best practices for everything from data integrity to system integrations.
  • Drive modern enterprise architecture principles to ensure scalability, agility, and operational excellence.

    • Application Management

  • Oversee the administration, configuration, and maintenance of core systems—ERP, CRM, collaboration tools, analytics platforms, and beyond.
  • Keep systems running like clockwork through proactive monitoring, upgrades, and maintenance.
  • Partner with vendors and internal teams to ensure applications evolve with the business.
  • Maintain clear, comprehensive documentation and process workflows (yes, tidy systems are happy systems).

    • Enterprise Architecture

  • Develop and maintain the  Enterprise Application Architecture Blueprint —your digital masterpiece.
  • Evaluate and recommend application solutions and architectures to match evolving business needs.
  • Optimise data architecture, integrations, and processes across the enterprise.
  • Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with data, security, and regulatory standards.

    • Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Act as the bridge between business and IT—turning big ideas into elegant technical solutions.
  • Lead assessments, facilitate cross-functional workshops, and champion digital transformation.
  • Provide expert guidance on process optimisation and innovation initiatives.

    • Project Delivery & Change Management

  • Plan and deliver application-related projects—on time, on scope, on budget (and ideally, on applause).
  • Apply structured change management to ensure smooth transitions and enthusiastic adoption.
  • Establish KPIs and success metrics, and report progress to leadership with confidence and clarity.

    • People Management

  • Guide and develop a capable, motivated team of professionals.
  • Set clear expectations, provide continuous feedback, and create opportunities for growth.
  • Foster a culture of communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

    • Requirements

    What You’ll Bring to the Table :

  • ERP Certification (NQF Level 6)
  • Diploma or Degree in Software Engineering / Information Technology (NQF Level 7) and Microsoft Dynamics Certification would put you at the top of our list.
  • 3+ years’ progressive experience in IT or Business Systems roles
  • 3+ years in people management
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems, enterprise architecture, solution design, and project delivery (Agile or Waterfall)
  • Proven experience in business analysis, process reengineering, and data-driven decision-making
  • Strategic thinker with a  business-first  mindset
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Detail-oriented, organised, and adaptable
  • Inspiring leader who brings out the best in others
  • Deep understanding of ERP, CRM, and analytics systems
  • Solid grounding in systems administration, software development, and enterprise integration
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