Vacancy title:
Director of IT

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Computer & IT,Management,Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Pearl of Africa Hotel

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026

Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Role Overview

The Director of IT ensures reliable, secure, and innovative technology infrastructure that supports hotel operations, guest services, and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all hotel IT systems including PMS, POS, networks, cybersecurity, and data platforms


• Ensure system uptime, data integrity, and cyber risk mitigation


• Lead digital innovation, automation, and guest-facing technologies


• Manage IT vendors, contracts, budgets, and system upgrades


• Ensure compliance with data protection and security standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field


• Minimum 6 years' experience in IT leadership, preferably within hospitality or service industries

Core Competencies

• IT governance and cybersecurity


• Systems integration and innovation


• Vendor and budget management


• Problem solving and risk management

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


• Pearl of Africa Hotel is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any recruitment fees


• All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure:
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Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications electronically.

Applicants Must Submit the Following:

• A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining relevant professional experience and achievements


• A formal application letter clearly stating the position applied for and summarizing suitability for the role


• Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications


• At least two (2) professional referees, including current or most recent employer, with valid contact details


• A copy of a valid National ID or Passport (for identification purposes)

Submission

All applications should be sent

Subject Line Format:

Position Applied For – Full Name

(Example: Events & Public Relations Manager – Okurut Samuel)

All applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, 4th February 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.