Global IT Planner
Smollan
Cape Town, Western Cape
IT roles span help desk, support, networking and software development, and remain one of SA's most in-demand and best-paid skill areas.
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, it roles in South Africa typically pay R18 000 to R65 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
At Smollan, we’re on an evolutionary journey where we’re shifting our story. We’re looking for truly unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Where our people are cared for, happy and inspired in building an extraordinary place to work.
We are seeking an IT Planner to serve as the central operational engine and strategic coordinator in our IT Team. Operating across a matrixed footprint of 64 markets, this role acts as the operational connective tissue driving the rhythm of business for our IT Executives and Management Committees.
Key Responsibilities
- IT Governance & Monitoring: Act as the first point of escalation for governance conflicts, filter strategic decisions, and maintain a 100% on-time delivery rate for board packs.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Break down silos between specialized technical departments and consolidate regional demands into a single IT framework.
- Financial Oversight: Coordinate the annual Capex/Opex planning lifecycle in partnership with Finance and monitor monthly expenditures.
- Vendor & Comms Management: Handle high-stakes vendor engagement cycles to maximize leverage and translate complex technical roadmaps into clear, commercial value proposition
Minimum Requirements:
- Qualifications: PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM, or a recognized corporate governance equivalent.
- Experience: 6+ years within a corporate IT ecosystem, Enterprise PMO, Strategy Management Office,
- Financial Track Record: Proven experience monitoring operational and capital budgets across multinational organizations.
- Skills: High EQ to navigate corporate dynamics, plus a basic conceptual understanding of core IT pillars (Cyber Security, Cloud, etc).
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