IT Team Lead - Manufacturing

Primary Locations: Chamdor, Vereeniging, Hammanskraal (Site travel fully reimbursed)

Remuneration: Up to R70,000 per month (plus performance bonuses and paid training)

Working Pattern: 7-day operational shifts with 24/7 standby rotation

A 7-day operational environment with 24/7 standby is a tough requirement. Most people in corporate IT would not even consider it.

Here is why people actually stay in this role:

Despite the continuous manufacturing schedule, turnover in this team is remarkably low. The business actively invests in its people through funded training, performance bonuses, and a supportive team culture where leadership actually backs you. Additionally, all business travel between operational sites is fully reimbursed.

If you are a hands-on IT lead who prefers active factory environments, high operational ownership, and bridging enterprise systems like SAP with modern digital tools, this role puts you directly in control.

• Up to R70,000 Monthly Salary: Fixed monthly compensation backed by performance-based bonuses.
• Fully Reimbursed Travel: Travel expenses between Chamdor, Vereeniging, Hammanskraal, and regional facilities are completely covered.
• Skills Investment: Direct financial support from the business for your professional growth, certifications, and technical training.
• Low Turnover Team: Work alongside a stable, highly skilled team that supports each other through heavy operational periods.
• Practical Digital Ownership: Connect core SAP processes with Microsoft Power Platform automations to directly improve factory output.

• →Leading and mentoring a small IT team responsible for daily operational support across manufacturing plants.
• →Mapping current factory processes and identifying control gaps, inefficiencies, and workflow bottlenecks.
• →Linking SAP systems with Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) to automate daily workflows.
• →Producing accurate monthly operational reports, tracking incident root causes, and managing site IT governance.
• →Participating in an operational shift rotation and standby schedule to ensure continuous manufacturing systems stay online 24/7.

• SAP Knowledge: Practical working knowledge of SAP is mandatory for this role.
• Proven IT Experience: At least 5 years in IT operations, process engineering, business systems analysis, or technology support.
• Leadership Experience: Prior experience managing, coaching, or coordinating a small technical team.
• Digital Toolkit: Strong capability with business process mapping and the Microsoft Power Platform suite.
• Operational Readiness: Ability to work a 7-day shift schedule and handle 24/7 standby coverage across Chamdor, Vereeniging, and Hammanskraal sites.
• Education: Matric required; a relevant Diploma or Degree in IT, Information Systems, or Industrial Engineering is preferred.

If you want an IT leadership role with real operational impact and solid business backing, submit your CV now.