Information Systems Manager – Agribusiness

Cape Town, South AfricaFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 26 Oct 2026

Job Overview

Kromco (Pty) Ltd, a major player in South Africa’s pome fruit (apple and pear) industry based in Grabouw in the Overberg, Western Cape, is appointing an experienced and commercially minded Information Systems (IS/IT) Manager to lead its technology function (Careers24 2395282; reference M5822; permanent; recruitment handled by M3 Human Capital Management; applications close 09:00 on 6 November 2026). The role ensures technology enables the business end to end, from producer to consumer.

The IS Manager takes ownership of the IT strategy, systems landscape, information security, infrastructure and service delivery, working closely with EXCO, operational teams and external partners to drive practical, value-adding solutions. The mandate covers technology investments, vendors and contracts, ERP and integration improvements, business process optimisation, and data integration, warehousing and business intelligence in an environment where IT directly supports physical packing, cold-storage and logistics operations across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an IT strategy aligned with business objectives from producer to consumer

• Lead IT operations, infrastructure, information security and service delivery across multiple sites

• Manage technology investments, vendors and contracts

• Drive system improvements, ERP and integration initiatives and business process optimisation

• Partner with EXCO and operational teams on technology opportunities and risks

• Oversee data integration, warehousing and business intelligence capability

• Ensure resilient, secure infrastructure and cloud platforms supporting physical operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field

• 15+ years’ IT experience, including at least 5 years leading a multi-site IT function

• Experience at EXCO or senior management level

• Proven track record in ERP projects and major infrastructure or cloud migrations

• Experience in an industry where IT supports physical operations (agriculture, food, FMCG, manufacturing, mining or logistics)

• Data integration, warehousing and BI experience; fluent English and Afrikaans; valid driver’s licence and own transport

Skills & Requirements

IT StrategyIT OperationsERP ImplementationCloud MigrationInformation SecurityInfrastructure ManagementVendor & Contract ManagementData IntegrationBusiness IntelligenceData WarehousingBusiness Process OptimisationEXCO Partnering