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Systems and Project Manager

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Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 August 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you a strategic IT leader with a passion for project delivery systems management and team development This opportunity offers the chance to drive technology initiatives oversee critical business systems and lead a multi-disciplinary team while playing a key role in shaping the organisations technology roadmap.


A leading organisation is seeking an IT Systems & Project Manager to take ownership of IT projects business systems and technology operations. This role combines project management systems oversight and people leadership to ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions that support business objectives. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of new systems manage application lifecycles drive integration initiatives and oversee the performance of key business platforms. Working closely with stakeholders across the business you will be responsible for ensuring technology investments deliver measurable value and support long-term strategic goals. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on IT professional who enjoys balancing operational management with strategic project execution and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of IT projects including system implementations application upgrades and software development initiatives.
  • Develop project plans budgets timelines and resource allocations.
  • Monitor project progress risks and milestones while ensuring successful delivery.
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders technical teams and external vendors.
  • Manage and maintain integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms.
  • Design and implement automated workflows and data exchange processes.
  • Oversee the performance availability and lifecycle management of critical business systems.
  • Lead mentor and develop a multi-disciplinary IT team.
  • Manage departmental budgets and technology expenditure.
  • Develop and enforce IT policies procedures and governance standards.
  • Provide escalation support for complex technical challenges and service disruptions.
  • Partner with business leaders to define future technology strategies and system roadmaps.
Job Experience and Skills Required
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Software Engineering or a related field.
  • Relevant IT management business or project management qualifications will be advantageous.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience within Information Technology environments.
  • 3 to 5 years of experience leading IT projects and technology implementations.
  • Proven experience managing full project lifecycles from planning through to successful delivery.
  • Experience working with enterprise business systems such as ERP WMS POS or similar platforms.
  • Experience managing technical teams and coordinating third-party vendors.
  • Exposure to systems integration and software implementation projects.
  • IT project management and delivery.
  • Enterprise systems administration and oversight.
  • Systems integration and API connectivity.
  • Software implementation and lifecycle management.
  • Business process automation.
  • IT governance and compliance.
  • Budget planning and resource management.
  • Technology strategy and roadmap development.
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