INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE – Sefalana Cash & Carry

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE

Sefalana Cash & Carry, a leading distributor of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in Botswana, has an opportunity for an experienced and technology savvy manager to join the management team as an Information Technology (IT) Executive. The position is tenable at the Head Office in Gaborone.

The ideal candidate must have:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields of study. A Master’s Degree in Computer Science or professional certifications will be an added advantage.
• At least twelve (12) years of management experience in an active IT environment with sufficient exposure to supporting FMCG businesses.
• A robust technical knowledge of IT technologies and suited business solutions required to secure a competitive advantage.
• Proficient in sourcing suppliers of IT assets/equipment and negotiating good trading terms.
• Strong communication skills and able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Strong supervisory skills; able to build/motivate teams to enhance business performance.
• Able to read and interpret financial reports e.g financial budgets and profit/loss statements.
• Be committed to excellence customer service and able to set IT customer service standards.
• A valid Class B driver’s license.

The position holder/s will, among others, have the following responsibilities:

• Formulate, and monitor implementation and periodic review of, the IT business strategy.
• Ensure effective IT support to the branches and to the general/other business operations.
• Prepare financial budgets for the IT department and monitor adherence to the set budgets.
• Identify the latest IT technologies that may enhance the business’s competitive advantage.
• Set customer minimum care standards for the department and assess end user satisfaction.
• Ensure that appropriate data security controls are in place and review them on regular basis.
• Oversee the implementation of IT projects to ensure satisfactory completion of the projects.
• Monitor the delivery of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) by external service providers.
• Build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders: management teams, and suppliers.
• Review the performance of team members/subordinates to deliver superior business results

Sefalana Cash & Carry offers a competitive remuneration package consistent with the candidate’s occupational experience, scope of work, and academic qualifications.