Montego Pet Nutrition is a South African company that specializes in producing premium pet food and treats for dogs and cats. They offer a variety of products, including dry kibble and wet food, designed to meet the nutritional needs of pets of all ages. Their offerings are made with high-quality ingredients to support overall pet health and well-being. Montego Classic, one of their product lines, is fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, promoting a healthy immune system and skin. The company has been trusted since 2000 for providing quality nutrition for pets.
Job Overview
- This role is at the intersection of strategy, technology, and leadership.
- You’ll be responsible for steering the team that manages our business applications, ensuring they’re aligned with organisational goals, impeccably integrated, and continuously evolving to meet the pace of change.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the Business Applications Team to deliver top-notch support and innovation.
- Craft and execute the Strategic Roadmap for Business Applications and Architecture.
- Establish governance frameworks, standards, and best practices for everything from data integrity to system integrations.
- Drive modern enterprise architecture principles to ensure scalability, agility, and operational excellence.
- Oversee the administration, configuration, and maintenance of core systems—ERP, CRM, collaboration tools, analytics platforms, and beyond.
- Keep systems running like clockwork through proactive monitoring, upgrades, and maintenance.
- Partner with vendors and internal teams to ensure applications evolve with the business.
- Maintain clear, comprehensive documentation and process workflows (yes, tidy systems are happy systems).
- Develop and maintain the Enterprise Application Architecture Blueprint—your digital masterpiece.
- Evaluate and recommend application solutions and architectures to match evolving business needs.
- Optimise data architecture, integrations, and processes across the enterprise.
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with data, security, and regulatory standards.
- Act as the bridge between business and IT—turning big ideas into elegant technical solutions.
- Lead assessments, facilitate cross-functional workshops, and champion digital transformation.
- Provide expert guidance on process optimisation and innovation initiatives.
- Plan and deliver application-related projects—on time, on scope, on budget (and ideally, on applause).
- Apply structured change management to ensure smooth transitions and enthusiastic adoption.
- Establish KPIs and success metrics, and report progress to leadership with confidence and clarity.
- Guide and develop a capable, motivated team of professionals.
- Set clear expectations, provide continuous feedback, and create opportunities for growth.
- Foster a culture of communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- ERP Certification (NQF Level 6)
- Diploma or Degree in Software Engineering / Information Technology (NQF Level 7) and Microsoft Dynamics Certification would put you at the top of our list.
- 3+ years’ progressive experience in IT or Business Systems roles
- 3+ years in people management
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, enterprise architecture, solution design, and project delivery (Agile or Waterfall)
- Proven experience in business analysis, process reengineering, and data-driven decision-making
- Strategic thinker with a business-first mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Detail-oriented, organised, and adaptable
- Inspiring leader who brings out the best in others
- Deep understanding of ERP, CRM, and analytics systems
- Solid grounding in systems administration, software development, and enterprise integration.
Method of Application
Meet the qualifications?
Apply now at Montego Pet Nutrition on montego.mcidirecthire.com