Group IT Risk & Technical Lead

A company that provides cloud‑based, mobile‑first field sales automation and merchandising software tailored for the Fast‑Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in Africa is seeking a Group IT Risk & Technical Lead who will provide strategic technical leadership.

• Visibility: Maintain a consolidated view of Group IT risks and remediation progress; provide structured reporting to the CIO.
• Standards: Define and maintain Group‑wide infrastructure, security roadmaps, and minimum technical standards.
• Assessments: Conduct regular maturity audits and provide technical due diligence for new investments or business initiatives.
• Controls: Oversee security baselines, identity and access management (IAM), and vulnerability assessments.
• Resilience: Ensure robust backup and disaster recovery (DR) standards are implemented and tested.
• Audit & Response: Coordinate IT audit processes and provide oversight/planning for major incident responses.
• Guidance: Review network designs and support operating companies with complex architectural decisions.
• Optimization: Promote standardization to reduce cost/risk and provide input on cloud/hybrid strategies.
• Availability: Ensure all designs adhere to high‑availability and business continuity principles.
• Compliance: Monitor licensing agreements (Microsoft, SAP, etc.) and ensure compliance.
• Efficiency: Identify cost‑optimization opportunities and support Enterprise Agreement (EA) renewals.
• Vendor Governance: Evaluate key vendors and reduce reliance on external consultants.
• Mentorship: Act as a technical escalation point and share best practices across the Group.
• Project Input: Provide architectural oversight for major IT projects.
• Site Visits: Travel to operating companies as required for assessments and support.

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years in technical roles (Infrastructure, Security, or Architecture), ideally within multi‑site or group environments.
• Leadership: Proven track record in defining standards and improving technical governance.
• Ecosystems: Expert knowledge of the Microsoft stack (M365, Azure, AD, Security).
• Networking: Strong fundamentals in LAN/WAN, Firewalls, and VPNs.
• Infrastructure: Deep understanding of virtualization, server environments, and DR design.
• Frameworks: Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks and complex licensing models.

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)