IT Executive (Retail Systems)
Carlysle Human Capital
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- If you have reached your ceiling and are looking for the next step in your career - this is for you.
- If you are feeling stifled and dis-empowered to make decisions or make a real difference, and/or add real value ... then this is for YOU!
- If you are looking for an opportunity to start something from SCRATCH that will directly drive the growth in the organisation - this is YOUR role.
- Medical and Pension benefits and 20 days leave per annum.
- Encompasses Retail systems, eCommerce, processes, managing 3rd party IT suppliers and providing strategic input and and the escalation point for outsource partners.
- Offices centrally located in Briardene – secure office environment and parking. Easy access to N2, Nandi Drive and North Coast Road
- This successful operation opened 100 stores in 2022 and 70 new stores in 2023 - continuous growth.
- They have their own factory and they manufacture their own apparel as well as direct imports.
- There is no existing team to manage - it is a strategic and planning role, building the future roadmap of their technology and efficiencies. The role does require management of the Service Providers.
- Retail comprises two companies covering 3 brands and operating across the country serviced from Head Office in KZN.
- The majority of the IT needs, complexity and connectivity demands sit within the Retail business, however support and guidance is needed to align best practice across the group.
- Experience leading and managing large IT projects
- Establishing and managing multi system integrations
- Strong change management
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize
- Firm grasp on IT and Retail best practices
- Good knowledge of enterprise-wide risk management principles and policies
- Good understanding of enterprise value management
- Basic knowledge of relevant financial and company legislation
- Good knowledge of business internal controls and systems
- Good knowledge of corporate governance principles and policies
- Good understanding of core business principles
- Good understanding of management of Business Information Systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (required)
- At least 5 years’ experience managing IT Operations
- Experience working with an ERP and POS systems
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent understanding of IT architecture and multiple system integrations
- Good management skills.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Good knowledge of statutory legislation and regulations
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of self-motivation and determination
- Well organized and structured
- Deadline Driven