Manager Information Technology

Mandela National Stadium

About Mandela National Stadium

Strategic Engagement (www.se.holdings) is a leading management and human capital consulting firm with a track record in executive search, organizational transformation and capacity development across Africa.

Mandela National Stadium, commonly known as Namboole Stadium, is Uganda's premier multi-purpose sports facility, located on Namboole Hill in Kira Municipality, approximately 11 kilometers east of Kampala . Opened in 1997, it was built with a US$36 million grant from the Chinese government and originally named after the hill on which it sits . It was later renamed in honor of former South African President Nelson Mandela

We are supporting our client, Mandela National Stadium Limited to source competent candidates for the roles stated below; Our client, Mandela National Stadium has a mandate to promote sports and community development through provision of adequate sports facilities for both national and international competitions.

Mandela National Stadium plays an instrumental role in the development of sports in the country.

To boost the Mandela National Stadium’s capacity, management has identified 18 vacant positions to be filled by qualified personnel before the beginning of financial year 2026/2027.

Job Description

To develop ICT strategies and monitor the implementation, and maintenance of the Stadium’s ICT infrastructure, systems, and digital transformation initiatives to ensure efficiency, security, and innovation in service delivery.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Stadium’s ICT and digital services strategy, policies, and standards to support automation and commercialization.
Coordinate the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware, software, and networksystems.
Ensure the security, integrity, and availability of ICT systems, databases, and communications infrastructure.
Develop systems and procedures for operationalizing digital revenue platforms including online ticketing, e-payments, digital access control, and event management systems.
Initiate and develop systems that support data backups, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity protocols.
Develop digitalized systems to enhance business growth, including mobile apps, digital marketing tools, and customer engagement platforms.
Maintain ICT asset inventory and ensure licensing

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (honours) and Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, orInformation Systems.Professional certification in Network Administration, Systems Security (CISSP, CEH), or Database Management
Strong competences in Network and systems administration (LAN, WAN, cloud) and Cybersecurity management and data protection.
Six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been at level management in reputable organisation.