Are you looking to work for a leading financial institution in South Africa? Then this role is for you. Currently we are searching for a Cloud Solutions and Vendor Manager. As an IT Cloud Solutions and Vendor Manager , you will play a critical role in our organization's digital transformation journey. You'll be responsible for overseeing our cloud solutions, optimizing vendor partnerships, and ensuring seamless collaboration. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) are a plus 6+ years IT experience in the capacity of a Vendor Manager Proven experience in cloud solutions architecture, implementation, and management Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills Evaluate, select, and implement cloud solutions that align with our business goals Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure Monitor performance, security, and scalability of cloud services Develop and maintain successful relationships with our vendor network Negotiate contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), and pricing terms Ensure vendors meet performance expectations throughout the relationship Reference Number for this position is GZ59716 , which is a permanent position based in Rivonia/Hybrid offering a cost to company salary of R1.4 to R1.6m PA negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities. Are you ready for a change of scenery? The e-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website for more great positions. Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals! #J-18808-Ljbffr