Bryanston: IT Manager: Business Systems posted by Elev8

About the Role

Elev8, a leading Energy Group, is seeking a hands-on, delivery-focused and operational Head of IT to lead the IT function across all entities. The role reports to the Chief Investment Officer and Group CFO. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for the build, deployment, integration, and day-to-day performance of all business-critical systems across the Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day performance, stability, and continuous improvement of the Company’s systems landscape.
• Translate agreed business priorities into clear, executable systems plans and delivery backlogs.
• Take practical ownership of system configurations, enhancements, fixes, and improvements.
• Ensure systems are scalable and robust through implementation discipline, not abstract architecture.
• Identify pragmatic opportunities for automation and AI enablement that deliver tangible operational or financial benefit.

• Lead and project-manage the design, development, testing, and deployment of new systems and system enhancements, including:
• Billing and revenue systems
• Financial and accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central)
• Financial reporting, management accounts, income statements, balance sheets, and cashflow reporting
• Executive, operational, and investor dashboards
• Maintenance and ticketing platforms
• CRM and customer-facing systems
• Energy monitoring and performance platforms
• Internal operational and reporting tools

• Own, manage, and continuously improve core systems, including (but not limited to):
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Dynamics 365 Business Central (financials, general ledger, billing, reporting, and controls)
• Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate)
• CRM systems (Dynamics / integrated platforms)
• Billing and revenue management systems (BBEnergy)
• Monday.com (project, deployment, and workflow management)
• AMMP energy monitoring and data platforms
• PLC and site-level data integrations (where applicable)
• Share Drive digital repositories

• Oversee the development and maintenance of financial, operational, and asset-performance business intelligence solutions.
• Design and maintain income statements, management accounts, operational KPIs, and executive dashboards using Microsoft NAV / Business Central and Power BI.
• Implement AI-assisted reporting, anomaly detection, forecasting, and insight generation to improve decision-making and reduce manual analysis.

• Architect and manage integrations between ERP, CRM, billing, monitoring, and third-party systems using APIs, SQL, and middleware tools.
• Ensure seamless, secure, and reliable data movement across platforms.
• Reduce manual processes through automation and workflow optimisation.

• Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including coordination with third-party IT service providers.
• Ensure robust cybersecurity controls, access management, backup, and disaster recovery processes.
• Manage hardware, user access, licensing, and device standards across the Group.
• Proactively identify and mitigate system risks, vulnerabilities, and performance bottlenecks.

• Lead by example with a high-energy, delivery-driven mindset.
• Drive internal teams, super-users, and external vendors to deliver outcomes, not just activity.
• Build strong working relationships with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Sales through responsiveness and reliability.
• Champion system adoption through practical training, problem-solving, and ongoing support.

• Ensure comprehensive technical documentation for systems, integrations, workflows, and customisations.
• Maintain version control, audit trails, and change logs.
• Support internal controls, investor due diligence, and audit requirements relating to systems and data.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT operations, preferably within the renewable energy, manufacturing, engineering or related industry
• Power BI – Programming level and DAX language (Essential)
• MS 365 advanced and working experience with BC Central Dynamics 365
• Proven experience in managing IT support, cybersecurity operations, and third-party vendors

Qualifications

• If applicable, please list your formal education/certifications.

Salary & Benefits

• R800k to R1M Per Annum (Negotiable on qualification & experience)

To apply for this role, please forward an updated and detailed copy of your CV to Nicole Spamers: .za and Andrea Jones: .za