About the position
Our client is a leading international animal nutrition and agricultural manufacturing company, supplying high-quality feed solutions to the livestock industry. They are looking to appoint an experienced Business Applications & Process Support (BAPS) Manager to lead the company's business applications, systems development and IT support functions.
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving business systems, process improvement, ERP support, software development, project delivery and technology alignment across the organisation.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or similar
- Project Management qualification
- Azure certification will be advantageous
- Valid driver's licence
Experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar management role
- Experience with the following technologies:
- SQL Server development (SQL, SSIS & SSRS)
- systems architecture design
- Business Analysis
- SQL Server database administration
- Project Management
- Azure administration
- Microsoft Dynamics ERP
Technical Skills
- Microsoft SQL Server (Advanced)
- SSIS & SSRS
- Power BI
- Azure Data Platform & Azure Administration
- Business Analysis
- Systems Integration
- ERP Systems
- Source Control
- Microsoft Excel & Word
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Business Applications, Systems Development and IT Support teams
- Drive business process improvement and systems optimisation
- Manage software development and systems integration projects
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Manage vendors and external technology partners
- Oversee budgets and service delivery
- Develop and mentor the BAPS team
- Ensure business continuity, reporting accuracy and system security
Ideal Candidate
You are a technically strong leader who enjoys combining business process improvement with technology. You have excellent stakeholder management skills, thrive in a manufacturing environment, and are comfortable leading both people and projects while delivering practical business solutions.
General
- We are committed to fair and inclusive hiring. All suitably qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
- Preference may be given in line with our client’s Employment Equity plan and applicable legislation.
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in South Africa at the time of application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Please include your current remuneration (CTC), salary expectation, and notice period (optional but helpful for screening).
- By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with POPIA.
Desired Skills:
- Data
- Team Leadership
- SSRS
- SSIS
- ERP systems
- Business Analysis
- Power BI
