Senior Director IT

Our client in the logistics industry, based in the Eastern Suburbs of Johannesburg, has an opportunity available for a Senior Director IT.Requirements:University bachelor degree in a business discipline or relevant educationPost-graduate qualification in ManagementMinimum 8-10 years’ experience within IT, accompanied with a wide experience at senior level preferably in Logistics/Courier sector or service oriented business.Minimum 3 years leadership experience within the BIT Support environment/contextITIL Foundations certificationManaged and implemented large projects of a complex nature5 years’ experience leading Information Technology teamsAdvanced knowledge of Network and telecommunications (MPLS)Advanced knowledge of server and VM integrationAdvanced knowledge of storage and hostingManaged Helpdesk and Ecommerce environmentsAbility to travel nationally and internationallyKPAs:Provide effective IT support to the business development function – presales to implementation.IT account management responsibility for in-country customers.Ensure that IT activities are aligned with each of the business unit’s goals and priorities.Implement the IT Operating Model within the country structure.Ensure implementation of divisional standards e.g. Depict, ITIL.Ensures competent, motivated and harmonious Information Technology team is recruited, retained and developed.Contribute to improving business P&L through effective management of IT services and solutions.