Head of IT Operations & Shared Services
Job in
Sandton, 2172, South Africa
Listed on 2026-08-09
Listing for:
Belay Talent Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-09
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager, IT Consultant, Systems Administrator, IT Business Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Head of IT Operations & Shared Services Overview
A leading organisation in the Facilities and Business Services is seeking a senior IT leader to drive the performance, governance, stability and continuous improvement of Group IT Operations and Shared Services. Reporting to the Group CIO, this role provides leadership across enterprise applications, ERP, infrastructure, service delivery, vendor management and the overall IT budget.
This opportunity is ideally suited to professionals currently operating as a Group IT Manager, Head of IT, Head of IT Operations, Head of IT Shared Services, or similar senior technology leadership role, with experience leading multiple technology functions in a complex enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead Group IT Operations and Shared Services across multiple business units and regions.
- Oversee Enterprise Applications, ERP, Infrastructure & Cloud, Service Delivery, Vendor Management and Operational IT Risk.
- Drive Microsoft Dynamics 365 and enterprise application optimisation, adoption and value realisation.
- Own the preparation, management and reporting of the Group IT budget.
- Drive service excellence, operational stability, governance and continuous improvement.
- Manage strategic technology vendors, contracts, licensing and outsourced services.
- Ensure effective IT risk, cybersecurity, disaster recovery and business continuity practices.
Competencies:
- IT Operations and Shared Services Leadership
- Enterprise Applications and ERP Management (Microsoft Dynamics 365)
- Infrastructure, Cloud and Service Delivery Oversight
- IT Financial Management, Budgeting and Cost Optimisation
- Vendor, Contract and Commercial Management
- IT Governance, Risk and Compliance
- Cybersecurity and Business Continuity Management
- Strategic Planning and Operational Excellence
- Leadership of Multi-disciplinary Technology Teams
- Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Reporting
- Continuous Improvement and Service Optimisation Strong Business and Commercial Acumen
Experience:
- Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
- ITIL certification or equivalent IT Service Management experience.
- Minimum 15 years' IT experience &8 years' senior IT management experience across IT Operations, Shared Services, Enterprise Applications, ERP, Infrastructure or Service Delivery.
- Proven experience leading multiple technology functions through managers and specialist teams.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and enterprise ERP environments.
- Experience in IT budgeting, vendor management, governance and operational service delivery.
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