A company that provides cloud‑based, mobile‑first field sales automation and merchandising software tailored for the Fast‑Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in Africa is seeking a Group IT Risk & Technical Lead who will provide strategic technical leadership. Responsibilities Visibility: Maintain a consolidated view of Group IT risks and remediation progress; provide structured reporting to the CIO. Standards: Define and maintain Group‑wide infrastructure, security roadmaps, and minimum technical standards. Assessments: Conduct regular maturity audits and provide technical due diligence for new investments or business initiatives. Controls: Oversee security baselines, identity and access management (IAM), and vulnerability assessments. Resilience: Ensure robust backup and disaster recovery (DR) standards are implemented and tested. Audit & Response: Coordinate IT audit processes and provide oversight/planning for major incident responses. Guidance: Review network designs and support operating companies with complex architectural decisions. Optimization: Promote standardization to reduce cost/risk and provide input on cloud/hybrid strategies. Availability: Ensure all designs adhere to high‑availability and business continuity principles. Compliance: Monitor licensing agreements (Microsoft, SAP, etc.) and ensure compliance. Efficiency: Identify cost‑optimization opportunities and support Enterprise Agreement (EA) renewals. Vendor Governance: Evaluate key vendors and reduce reliance on external consultants. Mentorship: Act as a technical escalation point and share best practices across the Group. Project Input: Provide architectural oversight for major IT projects. Site Visits: Travel to operating companies as required for assessments and support. Minimum Requirements Education: Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field. Experience: 7+ years in technical roles (Infrastructure, Security, or Architecture), ideally within multi‑site or group environments. Leadership: Proven track record in defining standards and improving technical governance. Ecosystems: Expert knowledge of the Microsoft stack (M365, Azure, AD, Security). Networking: Strong fundamentals in LAN/WAN, Firewalls, and VPNs. Infrastructure: Deep understanding of virtualization, server environments, and DR design. Frameworks: Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks and complex licensing models. Benefits Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills) #J-18808-Ljbffr