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IT Project Manager (Frequent Travel to Southern Africa)

Hong Kong Island Permanent HK$55,000 - HK$65,000 per month (HK$660,000 - HK$780,000 per year) View Job Description
This is a hands‑on, one‑person IT leadership role responsible for building and scaling core IT systems to support business operations and growth;The role focuses on end‑to‑end ERP and Transportation Management System (TMS) implementation, including system design, vendor management, and on‑site deployment.
  • Public listed company;
  • Frequent Travel to Southern Africa;

About Our Client

Our client is a publicly listed natural resources company with established regional operations. The group is seeking an onsite IT Manager to play a critical role in strengthening its technology environment and supporting business growth.

As it involves natural resources, operations are located in South Africa. The company maintains an on-site team, and all travel is conducted in groups rather than individually to ensure safety and operational efficiency.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the selection, deployment, and rollout of an new ERP platform supporting global supply chain business activities;
  • Own vendor evaluation, partner engagement, and commercial negotiations, ensuring successful system delivery;
  • Architect and manage Cloud‑based technology infrastructure for core business applications;
  • Develop and enforce information security controls, cybersecurity standards, and data privacy practices;
  • Oversee IT budget planning, cost control, and resource prioritisation;
  • Work closely with cross‑regional teams to support system adoption, deliver user training, and promote digital transformation
  • Design and maintain data integrations between ERP and analytics platforms to meet organisation‑wide reporting and data needs
  • Execute additional technology initiatives and projects as directed by management

The Successful Applicant

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/ related discipline;
  • At least 6 years of experience in ERP system implementation, ideally covering modules such as "Supply Chain, Finance, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS)" Proven experience delivering multi‑country ERP implementations or rolling out systems across multiple locations;
  • Hands‑on experience with SQL for ERP reporting and data extraction;
  • Solid background in business and data analysis
  • Strong knowledge of Cloud platforms, such as AWS and/or Azure;
  • Willing to travel frequently to South Africa (All travel expenses will be covered by the company)
  • Proficiency in scripting languages, preferably Python
  • Experience with Microsoft Power Automate and Power Apps
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Mandarin
  • Nice to Have (Not Mandatory) - Familiarity with modern data platforms such as Snowflake or BigQuery

What's on Offer

Benefits

  • Willing to travel frequently to South Africa (All travel expenses will be covered by the company);
Contact
Joe Tsoi
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6993386
Phone number
+852 2848 4737

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
ERP
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Hong Kong Island
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Joe Tsoi
Consultant phone
+852 2848 4737
Job Reference
JN-042026-6993386

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