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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To lead and manage OL Leisure's information systems and digital solutions, ensuring hospitality operations are effectively supported, optimized, and continuously innovated—while remaining fully aligned with OL Group IT strategy, governance, and standards.

While reporting directly within the OL Leisure structure, the role maintains a dotted-line relationship with Group IT to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity standards, technology governance, and the broader O&L Group digital strategy.

The role holds overall responsibility for the performance, reliability, and strategic evolution of OL Leisure's technology platforms, systems integrations, and supplier ecosystem.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A 4-year formal qualification in Business Process Management including Information Systems and Technology.
• Five-Ten (5-10) years relevant Information Systems / Enterprise Application experience in a corporate environment.
• Three (3) years Leadership experience.
• Experience in hospitality systems (PMS, booking platforms) strongly preferred.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead and manage O&L Leisure’s information systems, enterprise applications and digital solutions.
• Ensure the performance, reliability and continuous improvement of key hospitality technology platforms, including PMS, booking platforms and POS systems.
• Drive systems integration, data flows and connectivity between business applications.
• Translate business and operational requirements into practical, value-driven technology solutions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve processes, efficiency and the guest and employee experience.
• Ensure technology solutions remain aligned with O&L Group IT governance, architecture, cybersecurity and technology standards.
• Manage the IT supplier and service-provider ecosystem, including vendor performance, contracts and negotiations.
• Partner with operational and business leaders to understand technology needs and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to technology-related initiatives and projects.
• Proactively identify and resolve technology challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Contribute to the strategic evolution and digital transformation of O&L Leisure.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Enterprise Application Management
• Systems Integration & Data Management
• IT Governance & Cybersecurity Awareness
• Hospitality Technology & Operations
• Business Process & Technology Alignment
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thinking & Digital Innovation
• Commercial and Value-Driven Decision-Making
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making Under Pressure
• Leadership & People Management

Closing Date: 4 September 2026

O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

"This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 5956