Local IT Manager

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Job Title:
Local I.T Manager

Location:
Pretoria (Rosslyn)

Reporting to: IT Area Manager

Closing Date: 18 February 2026

Your main mission

The Local IT Manager is responsible for managing the daily IT operations and local projects to ensure smooth functioning of the site's technology environment. This includes maintaining and supporting the site's infrastructure, such as networks, servers, and end-user devices, as well as ensuring the availability and performance of local applications. They serve as the first point of contact for technical issues, providing timely support and troubleshooting.

The role also involves coordinating with central IT teams to implement global standards and initiatives at the site level.

The essential responsibilities and duties:

• Monitor the local IT infrastructure while ensuring the expected availability and security of the systems.
• Provide technical and functional support to first-level site users.
• Ensure the implementation of Forvia’s IT standards, particularly concerning authorized hardware and software.
• Ensure that security updates are effectively applied to the site hardware through cybersecurity indicator monitoring.
• Manage the inventory of IT equipment on-site and anticipate infrastructure and machine replacements.
• Ensure the update of the documentation for supporting the local information system.
• Define and manage the site's IT budget.
• Ensure the effectiveness of IT "backup" modes through regular tests and reporting.
• Provide support for critical applications.
• Participate in raising user awareness about security issues and the use of standard IT solutions.
• Actively contribute to incident resolution and communicate progress to the site.
• Analyze issues to identify root causes and organize associated documentation (QRCI, LLS).
• Support the technical evolution of local solutions and participate in evaluating new solutions.
• Support digital transformation initiatives for the site.

This position requires on-call and occasional weekend work.

Qualifications and skills

• Master's degree in IT or significant experience.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in IT operations.
• Manufacturing systems support:
  Traceability, Manufacturing, JIT, EDI.
• Good knowledge of networks
• Good knowledge of server systems (Windows/Linux) and virtualization
• Knowledge of databases
• Customer service skills (internal/external)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good level of English language

Lead a team as a Manager – promote Being Faurecia. Respect of Faurecia code of Management and Values (Entrepreneurial mindset, autonomy and accountability, fairness and respect). Knowledge of Employee Empowerment (EE) basics: engage team members in working in standard conditions and focused on continuous improvement

Faurecia supports the principles embodied in the Employment Equity Act and as such, preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organization.

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international…