Head of Systems, Software and IT

Head of Systems, Software and IT - Bryanston / Kyalami (Jhb)

R800k to R1M Per Annum (Negotiable on qualification & experience)

A leading Energy Group is seeking a hands-on, delivery-focused and operational Head of IT to lead the IT function across all entities.

The role reports to the Chief Investment Officer and Group CFO.

Role Purpose:

The Head of Systems, Software & IT is a hands-on, delivery-focused operational role responsible for the build, deployment, integration, and day-to-day performance of all business-critical systems across the Company. The role places strong emphasis on execution, ownership, pace, and reliability, ensuring systems work in practice, are adopted by teams, and continuously improve business outcomes.

While the role contributes to system planning and prioritisation, its primary mandate is delivery and operational excellence rather than high-level strategy. The incumbent is expected to lead from the front, drive teams and vendors, solve problems decisively, and take full accountability for systems being delivered on time, fit-for-purpose, and operating reliably.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Systems Ownership, Prioritisation & Execution

• Own the day-to-day performance, stability, and continuous improvement of the Company's systems landscape.
• Translate agreed business priorities into clear, executable systems plans and delivery backlogs.
• Take practical ownership of system configurations, enhancements, fixes, and improvements.
• Ensure systems are scalable and robust through implementation discipline, not abstract architecture.
• Identify pragmatic opportunities for automation and AI enablement that deliver tangible operational or financial benefit.

2. Systems Development & Project Delivery

• Lead and project-manage the design, development, testing, and deployment of new systems and system enhancements, including:
• • Billing and revenue systems
  • Financial and accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central)
  • Financial reporting, management accounts, income statements, balance sheets, and cashflow reporting
  • Executive, operational, and investor dashboards
  • Maintenance and ticketing platforms
  • CRM and customer-facing systems
  • Energy monitoring and performance platforms
  • Internal operational and reporting tools
• Translate business and financial requirements into clear technical specifications, data models, timelines, a
  
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