Information Technology Manager

An opportunity exists to join this Investor in People Company in the above capacity. Metropolitan Lesotho is the wholly owned subsidiary of MMI holdings, a company registered on the Johannesburg stock exchange. We are currently looking for a dynamic and self-motivated individual to head the IT department as IT Manager.
Key Performance Areas
• Engage with business heads to assist the various departments with achieving their goals through innovative application of technology;
• Develop IT strategies in partnership with all business units;
• Architect the IT infrastructure and lead the implementation of changes;
• Implement and execute proactive maintenance, monitoring and support processes to provide a stable and reliable IT platform for business continuity;
• Provide incident support within SLA to the users of all IT systems;
• Ensure security of the entire IT system and integrity of all company data;
• Responsible for management of all IT third party vendors and suppliers;
• Maintain sufficient level of technical expertise to troubleshoot IT issues and effectively manage IT staff and external experts as needed;
• Keep up to date with trends and new technologies on both line of business and general IT requirements;
• Responsible for Business Continuity Plan(BCP) /DRP(Disaster Recovery Plans) and its alignment thereof with group BCP/DRP, testing and reporting to management;
• Closely collaborate with the Head: Infrastructure at MMI International to ensure alignment with group strategy;
• Administer and provide ongoing training for internal users.

Knowledge and Experience Required
• A post graduate Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science PLUS
• 5 years of information technology experience including 2 years of administration and supervisory responsibility;
• Computer Literate at advanced level with: Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel and MS Project and various business systems (SQL Server) internet and email (Outlook);
• Possession of a Network Certificate will be an added advantage

Skills and Abilities
• Ability to communicate with and interpret the technical requirements of the end users;
• Ability to operate in a mixed business and IT environment;
• Good knowledge of available technologies, systems, solutions and business processes;
• Knowledge of current technological developments / trends in area of expertise;
• Ability to adjust easily to rapid changes;
• Strong written and verbal communications skills;
• Ability to analyze and resolve queries and to follow through on outstanding issues.

Required attitude:
• Must be willing to travel;
• Should have sense of urgency and accountability;
• Should be business and customer orientated;
• Should be self-disciplined and able to pay attention to detail;
• Should be a team player.

PLEASE NOTE: Interested candidates should email their applications with CV’s and copies of transcripts and certificates to hrl@metropolitan.co.za or hand deliver them to the Reception at Metropolitan Lesotho Building – Kingsway Maseru on or before 31st July 2014. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Correspondence will be conducted only with the short-listed candidates.