Head of Business Applications

Head of Business Applications

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Business Applications to lead and optimise a complex enterprise applications landscape within a highly regulated, 24/7 operational environment. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving digital transformation, application governance, and technology value realisation across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a 5-year application architecture roadmap aligned to business strategy
Lead digital transformation initiatives, modernising legacy systems and driving innovation (AI/ML, cloud, mobile)
Oversee enterprise application portfolio management, including ERP, billing, and operational systems
Drive system integration across business applications and operational technologies
Establish and maintain governance, risk, and compliance frameworks (e.g., POPIA, SOX)
Manage vendors, contracts, and SLAs, ensur...