Group IT Manager – Tsebo Solutions Group – Sandton, Gauteng

Group IT Manager Job Sandton is a senior management opportunity at Tsebo Solutions Group (Pty) Ltd in Sandton, Gauteng. The company is seeking an experienced technology leader to oversee its IT operations, enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud services and technology governance across different business units.

The successful candidate will report to the Group CIO and take responsibility for managing technology services, improving operational efficiency, overseeing IT budgets and ensuring that enterprise systems support the organisation’s business objectives.

This position is intended for highly experienced IT professionals with a minimum of 15 years of professional IT experience and at least eight years in senior IT management.

Job Overview

Job Details	Information
Job Title	Group IT Manager
Company	Tsebo Solutions Group (Pty) Ltd
Location	Sandton
Province	Gauteng
Job Category	IT Jobs
Experience Level	Senior Management / Executive
IT Experience	Minimum 15 years
Senior Management Experience	Minimum 8 years
Employment Type	Full-Time
Salary	Not specified
Closing Date	Requires verification

Group IT Manager Job Sandton Requirements

Applicants interested in the Group IT Manager Job Sandton must meet the following requirements:

• A relevant degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of professional IT experience.
• At least eight years of senior IT management experience involving IT operations, enterprise applications, infrastructure, shared services, ERP systems or service delivery.
• Proven experience managing several technology functions through managers and specialist teams.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 or comparable enterprise resource planning systems.
• ITIL certification or equivalent practical IT service management experience.
• Experience overseeing IT budgets, technology suppliers, governance and operational service delivery.

The employer is looking for someone who can combine technical leadership with financial management, business planning and effective management of large-scale technology operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Group IT Operations and Shared Services

The Group IT Manager will oversee technology operations across different business units and geographical regions.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the organisation’s IT operations and shared technology services.
• Coordinating technology activities across business divisions.
• Ensuring that IT services support operational requirements.
• Maintaining consistent service standards.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Providing leadership to IT managers and technical specialists.

The successful candidate must ensure that technology services remain reliable and aligned with the organisation’s priorities.

2. Enterprise Applications and ERP Management

A major responsibility of this position is overseeing enterprise applications and ERP platforms.

The employer particularly values experience with systems such as:

• Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Sage.
• SAP.
• Comparable enterprise ERP solutions.

The Group IT Manager will support the implementation, optimisation and effective use of enterprise systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Improving the performance and usefulness of ERP applications.
• Encouraging adoption of enterprise systems across departments.
• Supporting improvements to business processes.
• Ensuring that enterprise applications meet organisational needs.
• Identifying opportunities to obtain greater business value from technology investments.

Candidates should highlight major ERP implementations, migrations or optimisation projects they have led.

3. Infrastructure and Cloud Oversight

The successful candidate will provide management oversight of the organisation’s IT infrastructure and cloud services.

This includes:

• Monitoring infrastructure service delivery.
• Overseeing cloud-related operations.
• Coordinating infrastructure planning.
• Ensuring that technology services remain available.
• Managing infrastructure risks.
• Supporting improvements to system performance and reliability.

The role requires strategic oversight rather than focusing exclusively on day-to-day technical support.

4. IT Budgeting and Financial Management

The Group IT Manager will be responsible for preparing, managing and reporting on the Group’s IT budget.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing IT budget plans.
• Monitoring technology expenditure.
• Reporting on IT financial performance.
• Identifying opportunities to control costs.
• Assessing the financial value of technology services.
• Supporting responsible use of IT resources.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to manage technology budgets and make financially informed decisions.

5. Vendor and Contract Management

The position involves managing relationships with external technology suppliers and service providers.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing strategic IT vendors.
• Overseeing supplier agreements and contracts.
• Monitoring outsourced technology services.
• Managing software licensing arrangements.
• Evaluating vendor performance.
• Supporting commercially effective technology procurement decisions.

The successful candidate should understand how to balance service quality, operational requirements and technology costs.

6. IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

The Group IT Manager will help ensure that technology operations comply with organisational policies and governance requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing IT governance procedures.
• Identifying and managing operational technology risks.
• Supporting compliance with internal requirements.
• Improving technology controls.
• Maintaining accountability across IT functions.
• Reporting significant risks and operational concerns to senior leadership.

Strong governance is essential for protecting business systems and supporting reliable service delivery.

7. Cybersecurity and Business Continuity

The position includes oversight of cybersecurity, disaster recovery and business continuity practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that appropriate cybersecurity controls are maintained.
• Supporting the identification and management of IT risks.
• Overseeing disaster recovery arrangements.
• Monitoring business continuity preparedness.
• Coordinating improvements to technology resilience.
• Ensuring that important business systems are appropriately protected.

Candidates should demonstrate previous leadership experience involving technology risk and organisational resilience.

8. IT Service Delivery and Operational Performance

The successful candidate will oversee the quality and reliability of technology services provided across the organisation.

Responsibilities include:

• Improving IT service delivery.
• Monitoring operational performance.
• Identifying recurring service problems.
• Implementing improvements to IT processes.
• Supporting consistent service standards.
• Ensuring that IT operations contribute to business productivity.

The role requires an ongoing focus on operational stability and service improvement.

9. Leadership and Team Development

The Group IT Manager will lead several technology functions through managers and specialist employees.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing direction to multidisciplinary IT teams.
• Supporting effective collaboration between technology departments.
• Setting clear operational expectations.
• Developing management capabilities within the IT function.
• Encouraging accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring that technology teams support the organisation’s wider business strategy.

Applicants should provide examples of large teams or multiple IT departments they have managed.

10. Strategic Planning and Executive Reporting

The successful candidate will work closely with the Group CIO and other senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Translating business priorities into operational IT plans.
• Providing management reports on technology performance.
• Communicating IT risks and improvement opportunities.
• Supporting technology planning and investment decisions.
• Advising stakeholders on enterprise technology operations.
• Ensuring that technology services contribute to long-term business objectives.

Strong communication and commercial understanding are important because the role operates at a senior organisational level.

Required Skills and Competencies

Tsebo Solutions Group is looking for a candidate with strong capabilities in:

• IT operations and shared services leadership.
• Enterprise applications and ERP management.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 administration and optimisation.
• Infrastructure and cloud service oversight.
• IT budgeting and cost management.
• Technology supplier and contract management.
• IT governance, risk and compliance.
• Cybersecurity and business continuity.
• Strategic planning and operational management.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Executive communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Continuous improvement and service optimisation.
• Business and commercial decision-making.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

Applicants must hold a relevant degree in an IT-related or engineering discipline.

The employer also requires extensive professional experience:

Professional IT Experience: At least 15 years.

Senior IT Management Experience: At least eight years.

Candidates must demonstrate experience managing multiple technology functions, rather than only a single technical support team.

ITIL certification or equivalent practical IT service management experience is also required.

Applicants with substantial experience implementing or improving Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage, SAP or similar ERP systems should highlight these achievements.

About Tsebo Solutions Group

Tsebo Solutions Group is an integrated workplace management services provider operating across various industries.

The company’s services include:

• Facilities management.
• Catering services.
• Cleaning and hygiene.
• Security and protection services.
• Pest control.
• Energy and engineering services.
• Procurement.
• Workplace design.
• Remote site services.

The Group IT Manager will help ensure that the company’s technology services support operations across its business divisions.

Job Location

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

Applicants should confirm the exact reporting location and any travel requirements with the employer.

Employment Type

Full-Time

The available PNet description does not independently confirm whether the contract is permanent or fixed-term.

Salary and Benefits

The accessible vacancy does not provide a confirmed salary amount or benefits package.

Applicants should discuss remuneration and benefits directly with Tsebo Solutions Group.

Application Closing Date

The closing date shown by some third-party listings was 8 September 2026. Because that date has already passed, applicants must confirm that the current PNet advertisement is still accepting applications.

How to Apply for the Group IT Manager Job Sandton

Candidates who meet the requirements can access the original vacancy through PNet.

Application link:

https://www.pnet.co.za/jobs–Group-IT-Manager-Sandton-Tsebo-Solutions-Group-Pty-Ltd–4287225-inline.html

Before applying, ensure that your CV clearly demonstrates:

• At least 15 years of professional IT experience.
• At least eight years of senior IT management experience.
• Leadership of multiple IT functions or departments.
• ERP implementation and optimisation experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or comparable platforms.
• IT budget planning and financial management.
• Technology supplier and contract management.
• IT governance and cybersecurity oversight.
• Business continuity and disaster recovery leadership.
• Strategic planning and executive reporting.

Candidates should include measurable achievements where possible, such as successful ERP implementations, improvements to service delivery, technology cost savings or major infrastructure projects.

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