Description:
Overview
The role is responsible for leading, directing, and managing the Information and Communication Technology function of the Corporation. The role entails spearheading the implementation of core business and productivity support technologies and systems. The incumbent will be responsible for managing organisation-wide ICT infrastructure, networks, systems and applications support for the organisation and its business units. The incumbent will be responsible for the effective hosting, technical maintenance and systems and information protection for the organisation and its business units. The role will provide support to the organisation’s efforts relating to digital economy initiatives. The incumbent will also take charge of the identification, acquisition, and maintenance arrangements relating to ICT and ICT support infrastructure.
Minimum Requirements:
A Postgraduate Degree in Information and Communication Technology or related field. 8+ years of working experience in an information technology environment 5+ years at a middle management or senior consultancy level.
Key Performance Areas:
Strategic Planning and Governance
Provide input to the organisational strategy, as well as review organisational activities and recommend corrective actions if necessary. Develop unit operational plans and align all activities undertaken in the unit to ensure delivery of corporate objectives. Enhance and implement treasury regulation systems, processes, procedures, tools, and control systems. Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual reports are prepared accurately, maintained, and submitted timeously to all stakeholders. Implement controls within the section which minimize potential risk to stakeholders. Manage preparation and support of all internal and external audits. Participate in management forums within the organisation, contributing expertise to enable sound decision-making. Facilitate departmental communication through appropriate structures and systems. Develop and manage relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
IT Strategic Planning, Development and Implementation
Envision and deliver technology solutions and services that meet current and future business needs. Participate in strategic and operational governance processes of the company as a member of the management team. Lead IT strategic and operational pl...