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Information Technology and Systems Communications Manager

Location:	Nigel, Ekhuruleni, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type:	Permanent
Posted:	7th Oct 2010
Closing Date:	1st Jan 2010
Posted By:	Seton SA (Pty) Ltd.
Details:
Information Technology and Systems Communications Manager Seton Company is a leading global manufacturer in the automotive leather industry with more than 100 years experience in leather. We are a leader in supplying automotive leather to many of the major automotive manufacturers worldwide. For our facility in Nigel, Gauteng, South Africa we are currently searching for a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS COMMUNICATIONS MANGER for the management, development and application of information technology for all departments to enhance and facilitate effective supplier / customer communication and continuous improvement of computerized operations at Seton South Africa. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE  Preferably an university degree in Information Technology (or equivalent)  5 years proven experience of managing an IT department (preferred in a manufacturing environment)  7 – 10 years experience as a significant role-player in the implementation and further development of a major MRP or ERP (i.g. Syspro / SAP) system  Business process improvement and analysis skills and, preferably in a manufacturing environment  Knowledge in IT infrastructure and planning  Proficient knowledge in computer hardware and software systems and programs / computer networks & network administration, Email programs KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:  To manage the IT function on a day-to-day operational basis  To ensure maximum availability of computer systems throughout the company  To work hand-in-hand with senior management to propose, agree and deliver IT service to defined service level agreement  To oversee trouble-shooting, system backup, archiving and disaster recovery and provide expert support when necessary  To ensure that software licensing laws are adhered to  Establish and direct strategic long-term goals, policies and procedures for the IT Department in conjunction with global best practices  Determine long-term system needs and hardware requirements to support the Company’s key business objectives  System Research & Development  Management of all IT related projects  Service Provider / Supplier management with regards to SLA’s, Maintenance contracts and procurement of computer and network related equipment  Responsible for the provision of IT infrastructure services including desktop applications, local and wide area networks, IT security and telecommunications  Responsible for the management of the voice communication system  Responsible for all IT related issues and tasks at Seton SA  Management of costs associated with the IT department within the allocated annual budget  Process improvement and performance management and keeping up to date with the latest technologies SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:  Excellent project management skills  Good presentation skills  Management and supervisory abilities  Very good analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills  Customer service orientation  Energetic self motivator  Works with sense of urgency towards achieving performance measures, deadlines, due dates and cost objectives REPORTS TO: Managing Director CONTACT / APPLICATIONS: We are looking forward to receive your application along with a detailed CV and references preferred via email not later than Friday, 15 October 2010. Seton SA (Pty) Ltd., Jana Schmidt, Human Resources 15 Second Avenue, Vorsterkroon, P.O. Box, 537, 1490 Nigel, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)11 360 7539, Fax: +27 (0)11 360 7659

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