Digital Transformation & Data Manager

GIBB is one of South Africa’s leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting companies with a solid footprint on the African continent. The company is a wholly owned South African entity through a legacy that spans over 60 years. The company offers design, planning and management services across the entire engineering consultancy spectrum.

GIBB is a partner of choice for the private sector, state owned enterprises and governments who seek knowledgeable talent, with proven experience and the expertise to respond to the numerous infrastructures demands and needs of the continent.

The Gibb IT Department is looking for another talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a Digital Transformation & Data Manager.

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.

The below listed responsibilities and requirements are assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previously two positions.

Core Purpose

The Digital Transformation & Data Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, governance, optimisation, and support of the organisation's business applications and digital information platforms. The role owns the end-to-end lifecycle of enterprise systems including ERP, Human Capital Management (HCM), SharePoint, and other business-critical technical applications, ensuring they remain secure, reliable, integrated, and aligned with business objectives.

The incumbent will drive continuous improvement across the application landscape by identifying opportunities to automate processes, enhance user experience, improve data quality, and maximise business value from technology investments. The role serves as the key interface between business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams, translating operational requirements into effective digital solutions.

A strong technical and software development background is preferred, enabling the incumbent to oversee application customisation, integrations, system enhancements, workflow automation, and data exchange between platforms. The role will also provide leadership in application architecture, development standards, data governance, reporting, and digital transformation initiatives that support organisational growth and operational excellence.

The Digital Transformation & Data Manager is accountable for ensuring enterprise applications and information platforms deliver measurable business outcomes through robust governance, effective vendor management, continuous innovation, and the strategic use of data and technology

Key Performance Areas

• ERP Strategy, Administration & Customisation
• HCM Systems Management
• SharePoint & Collaboration Platforms
• Application Development & Systems Integration
• Business Process Automation
• Data Governance & Master Data Management
• Technical Software Portfolio Management
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Application Security & Compliance
• Reporting, Analytics & Business Intelligence
• Digital Transformation & Innovation
• Application Support, Training & User Adoption

Job Requirements

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years' experience managing enterprise applications.
• Experience with ERP platforms (IFS advantageous).
• Experience managing HCM systems (Sage People advantageous)
• Strong SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 experience.
• Software development background with knowledge of APIs, integrations, databases, and application customisation.
• Experience with Power Platform, automation, and workflow solutions.
• Experience leading digital transformation and business process improvement initiatives.

Person Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Enterprise application management knowledge.
• ERP systems knowledge (IFS advantageous).
• HCM systems knowledge (Sage People advantageous).
• SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 expertise.
• Software development and application architecture knowledge.
• Systems integration and API knowledge.
• Database management and data modelling knowledge.
• Business process analysis and optimisation skills.
• Workflow automation and Power Platform expertise.
• Data governance and master data management knowledge.
• Data quality management skills.
• Reporting, analytics and business intelligence capabilities.