IT Visionary

BUMA is a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth through relationship-focused, long-term strategies.

We seek an IT Visionary to lead, shape, and deliver the future of OT, IT, and Cyber at our organisation. This role involves owning and optimising core business systems, strengthening cybersecurity posture, and ensuring secure operations across mining projects.

• Champion our values with a strong focus on safety, people, clients, and performance.
• Develop and deliver IT & OT strategy aligned with our business goals and future growth.
• Build and lead a high-performing technology team providing mentoring, training, and support.
• Oversee daily IT operations, vendor relationships, and supplier contracts.
• Ensure security, reliability, and compliance of all IT/OT systems, data, and infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement through policies, reporting, and performance insights.
• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning to safeguard critical systems.
• Stay across emerging technologies and industry best practices to deliver innovation and competitive advantage.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in IT management ideally within mining or heavy industries.
• Proven leadership skills to motivate teams and influence executive stakeholders.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and report-writing skills for all business levels.
• Experience planning, designing, and implementing multiple IT projects in fast-paced environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of IT/OT systems, infrastructure, SAP (S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, Concur), and cybersecurity best practices.
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, change management, and risk assessment.

• Opportunity to drive strategic change and lead innovative projects.
• Chance to work with cutting-edge technology and stay ahead of the curve.
• Collaborative and dynamic working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.