About the Role
Jaza Energy is the last mile energy company building solar energy charging stations and renting batteries in off-grid communities. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Group IT Manager to own and scale our company-wide IT, workplace tooling, access management, device lifecycle, and front-line support.
Key Responsibilities- Formulate and implement enterprise IT strategy, ensuring complete compliance with global and local data protection legislation across operating countries.
- Manage the global IT asset register, standardizing hardware baselines, software requirements, and vendor procurement.
- Design and implement robust information security frameworks, focusing on Identity and Access Management (IAM), MFA, and incident response.
- Supervise and mentor In-Country IT Officers, building high-performing regional front-line support workflows and ticketing procedures.
- Oversee IT budgets, SaaS subscriptions, and software licensing allocations in collaboration with the CFO.
- 5+ years of experience managing IT in a fast-paced, multi-country global operational environment.
- Proven track record of executing large-scale software rollouts and vendor negotiations.
- Working knowledge of African data protection laws and security frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001.
- Demonstrated ability to lead distributed, remote, and matrix-reported IT teams effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills regarding cross-border network constraints and infrastructure optimization.
- Competitive salary with performance incentives.
- Opportunity to work with an innovative, mission-driven renewable energy leader impacting off-grid communities.
- Collaborative, fast-paced work environment with genuine opportunities for career growth and leadership.