# General Manager Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/general-manager-8 Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment Category: Information & Communication Technology Location: South Africa, Johannesburg, Gauteng Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: Hybrid Published: 2026-10-16 Expires: 2026-12-15 ## Job Description Are you ready to lead enterprise data transformation and drive innovation through modern data platforms? Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to modernise our data environment, strengthen platform capabilities and enable data-driven decision-making across the organisation. Responsibilities: Develop and implement the enterprise data platform roadmap.Lead cloud data architecture, platform engineering and data integration initiatives.Modernise legacy systems and establish scalable, API-driven data environments.Implement data governance, quality, security, monitoring and data reliability practices.Enable trusted enterprise data, AI, advanced analytics and self-service reporting.Collaborate with executive and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business value.Lead high-performing technical teams, delivery partners and vendors.Manage delivery governance, resources and budget inputs.Minimum requirements: NQF level 7 qualification in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.5–7 years’ experience in data engineering, data platforms or enterprise architecture.Proven experience in enterprise data platform modernisation and cloud technologies.Experience leading technical delivery teams.Valid driver’s licence.Advantageous: NQF level 8 qualification, cloud or architecture certifications, and experience in AI, advanced analytics, mobility or asset-intensive industries.The reference number for this position is NG61549 which is a permanent, Hybrid role in Johannesburg offering a salary of up to R1mil per annum salary negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on [[nokuthulag@ e-merge.co.za]] or call her for a chat on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities. Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT recruitment is a niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right people with the right companies, in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge IT website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions. Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals ## Requirements Apply by email: nokuthulag@e-merge.co.za ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.