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Mathew Lombard

Mathew Lombard

Cape Town/Pietermaritzburg

Summary

Methodical, data-driven IT leader with end-to-end retail experience—from point-of-sale support to multi-site inventory governance. Known for fast learning, system-thinking, and an infectious enthusiasm for solving real-world problems. Proven record of cutting stock losses, streamlining ERP workflows, and mentoring teams across 13 stores.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Technology Manager

Stiles
Cape Town
01.2025 - Current
  • Manage the full IT stack for national tile-retail operations, ensuring uptime across HQ and branches.
  • Lead ERP upgrades, POS integrations, and cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Installed and maintained CCTV cameras across multiple sites.
  • Designed and rolled out branch LAN/Wi-Fi networks (MikroTik + UniFi).
  • Provide end-user support and on-site call-outs for 100 + endpoints.

Internal Stock Auditor and IT Manager

Mega Retail
Pietermaritzburg
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • A dual role managing IT functionality and a team of over 20 stock controllers while auditing 13 stores for compliance and shrinkage..
  • Completed 13 full stock takes per year.
  • Ensured perpetual counting of stock.
  • Converted the SKUs of two stores' stock files to match with the central database.

Internal Stock Auditor

Mega Retail
Pietermaritzburg
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Conducted cycle counts and forensic variance investigations.
  • Managed a team of 20+ stock controllers and managed their performance, ensuring procedures were being followed and ensuring minimal stock loss.

Stock Controller

Mega Retail
Pietermaritzburg
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Reconciled physical vs. system stock, issuing variance reports that informed corrective action and staff training.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grace College
Pietermaritzburg
11-2017

IQ Retail
Johannesburg

Skills

IQ Retail ERP SQL basics Windows & Linux Server (basics) Network Troubleshooting MS 365 Remote-desktop (RustDesk) CCTV & PoE deployments

Certification

  • Certificate of Competence - IQ Retail

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Information Technology Manager

Stiles
01.2025 - Current

Internal Stock Auditor and IT Manager

Mega Retail
08.2023 - 12.2024

Internal Stock Auditor

Mega Retail
02.2023 - 07.2023

Stock Controller

Mega Retail
11.2021 - 01.2023

High School Diploma -

Grace College

IQ Retail

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