Innovation Manager

Durban
Salary: R25 000.00 - R30 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT General Technology
Reference: 2324586

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Tumaini Consulting

My client is looking for an Innovations Manager, based in DBN, with an In-Office model.

Requirements:

• Strong technical understanding of system integrations (APIs, flat files, database connectivity).
• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server with the ability to interpret SQL queries and validate data.
• Experience with ETL processes, data pipelines, and data flow within contact centre environments.
• Familiarity with cloud services, automation tools, and AI technologies.
• Proven ability to lead innovation, AI, or automation initiatives.
• Experience working with cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and solution design skills.
• Experience managing vendors or external technology partners.
• Understanding of ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, data protection, and responsible AI principles.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Innovation, Technology Management, or Business Administration advantageous.
• Certifications such as PRINCE2, Agile, or Innovation Management beneficial.
• Minimum 5 years in innovation, digital transformation, or technology-driven roles.
• Minimum 3 years’ management experience.

If you would like to apply for this position, please send transcripts with applications.

Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your updated CV attached to it.jobs@tumaini.co.za, alternatively contact XXX-XXXX or visit our website, www.tumaini.co Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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About Tumaini Consulting

Tumaini Consulting is a Recruitment and Staffing agency that focuses on the placement of people on a permanent or contract basis, in both the public and private sectors. Our core areas of expertise lie in the Engineering, Finance, IT, Medical, Trade & Technical, Mining and Logistics sectors.

At Tumaini Consulting our name embodies one of our core philosophies. In Swahili, our name means “Hope” and we believe in the enduring power of hope, a beacon that guides us in every endeavour.

In all that we do, we carry the hope for a brighter tomorrow, the hope to make a profound impact within the employment landscape, and the hope to drive positive change.

Tumaini Consulting understands that our core focus must be on delivering quality candidates to clients and presenting our candidates with the best opportunities.

With every action, every decision, and every partnership, we infuse hope into our journey, because where there is hope, there is the potential for remarkable change and limitless possibilities.