IT Technical Lead Stock System

The IT Technical Lead Stock System position fulfils a global role for the Information Technology function across the De Beers Midstream. The Technical Lead will provide in-depth technical and development knowledge of the stock management application for De Beers Midstream and serve as a SME by evaluating functional design specifications The Technical Lead is ultimately responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of development projects according to scope and within the agreed timelines and budget. This includes establishing an effective and efficient development team, implementing structures to ensure team efficiency and the effective management of resources to ensure the delivery of agreed projects.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Solution Delivery

• Act as the technical lead and subject matter expert for the stock management application environment.
• Partner closely with enterprise and solution architects to ensure solutions align with approved architectural standards and roadmaps.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the wider application landscape, technical dependencies and integration requirements.
• Design, build, configure and deploy application and technical architecture components based on business needs and technical standards.
• Provide technical effort estimates to support demand management and project planning activities.
• Lead development initiatives and oversee successful project execution from design through deployment.

Development Team Management

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software developers.
• Establish development standards, processes and best practices.
• Ensure all code undergoes appropriate review and quality validation.
• Drive rigorous testing and release disciplines to ensure production readiness.
• Build and maintain a high-performing, efficient development team.

Incident, Problem & Change Management

• Collaborate with Functional Leads and Product Managers to prioritise incidents, problem tickets and enhancement requests.
• Investigate, document and resolve Priority 1 and Priority 2 incidents.
• Lead root cause analysis activities and implement preventative measures.
• Anticipate and proactively address technical issues and dependencies.
• Monitor application performance and event logs to drive issue resolution.

Quality, Release & Governance Management

• Lead code quality reviews and validation processes.
• Own and manage the production release process to minimise business risk.
• Coordinate application team activities relating to business patch releases.
• Ensure adherence to IT General Controls and application governance requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities through evidence provision and compliance management.

Risk, Safety & Business Integrity

• Ensure all technology activities comply with corporate governance, assurance, security, health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Promote a strong culture of risk awareness, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Participate in safety campaigns and support the achievement of Zero Harm objectives.
• Ensure incidents are reported, investigated and addressed appropriately.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent undergraduate qualification in Information Technology or a related discipline.

Experience

• Experience working within multinational and multicultural environments.
• Strong IT Service Delivery experience.
• Vendor and supplier management expertise.
• Project and programme delivery experience.
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise-wide technology solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Exposure to complex application portfolios and technology environments.
• Previous experience leading and managing technical teams.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Enterprise application development and lifecycle management.
• Solution architecture and systems integration.
• ERP and cross-functional systems experience.
• Governance, risk and compliance management.
• Data privacy and regulatory compliance awareness.
• Budgeting and financial management exposure.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Business process improvement and technology optimisation.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across organisational boundaries.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and delivery management skills.
• Understanding of how technology enables business strategy.

Leadership Competencies
Success in this role requires the ability to:

• Think strategically and scan broadly for emerging industry trends.
• Lead and enable transformational change.
• Inspire and develop others to achieve exceptional results.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across functions.
• Influence effectively at senior levels.
• Apply strong commercial and business acumen to decision-making.

Our Values
Put Safety First
We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.
Be Passionate
We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.
Pull Together
Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.
Build Trust
We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish
Show we Care
The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.
Shape the Future
We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.
Closing Date: 16 October 2026