Business Systems Manager

A privately owned automotive parts retailer and wholesaler in Southern Africa that supplies a massive range of car parts tools and accessories to DIY car owners independent mechanics and trade professionals is seeking a Business Systems Manager oversees the implementation optimization integration and support of core enterprise systems (ERP CRM financial and workflow tools).

Responsibilities:

• Systems Management and Optimization: Oversee the administration performance and reliability of all enterprise applications to ensure alignment with business needs.

• Project and Implementation Delivery: Lead system upgrades implementations and integration projects; manage testing documentation and change management.

• Stakeholder and Vendor Management: Partner with business units to translate operational needs into technical solutions; manage external vendors and system licensing.

• Governance Security and Compliance: Enforce access controls manage system audits ensure regulatory compliance and maintain configuration documentation.

• Team Leadership: Lead mentor and develop a team of system administrators and analysts fostering best practices in support and maintenance.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify automation opportunities optimize workflows and provide regular reports on system health and project status to support digital transformation.

• Degree: Bachelors Degree in Information Systems Computer Science Business IT or a related field.

• Certifications (Preferred/Advantageous):

  • ITIL Foundation / Practitioner (Service Management)

  • Project Management (PMP PRINCE2 Agile or Scrum)

  • Enterprise Systems (Microsoft Dynamics/Azure/Power Platform SAP or Oracle)

• 58 years in business systems management IT operations or application support.

• Proven experience managing enterprise-level applications and complex integration projects.

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing diverse stakeholders.

• Proficiency in enterprise system administration (ERP CRM HRIS).

• Strong understanding of integrations APIs and workflow automation tools.

• Competency in databases and SQL for reporting and analysis.

• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and project management methodologies.

• Awareness of IT governance compliance and cybersecurity.

• Experience with analytics and reporting tools (Power BI Tableau etc.).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move apply today by emailing your CV to