Chief Information Officer (Client Based)

SUMMARY:
We are currently recruiting for a Chief Information Officer with at least 15 plus years' experience in a similar environment, of which 5 - 8 years at executive management level on a 3 months contract

POSITION INFO:

RESPONSIBILITES:

ICT MANAGEMENT

Designs ICT strategy, policies and procedures, and ensures implementation thereof

Develops and drives ICT plans and goals

Drives implementation of ICT outputs in APP

Monitors progress against both  strategic Plan,  APP and ICT APP outputs

Sets and monitors ICT goals and performance standards

Develops metrics to measure ICT effectiveness

Analyses and interprets data and metrics

Drafts and drives Service Level Agreements with internal and external clients

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Identifies ICT risks, challenges

Drafts and drives ICT risk mitigation plans

Conducts scenario planning

Drives ICT efficiencies

Ensures ICT Policies are developed and adhered to

Participates in expansion activities

Design ICT infra-structure, policies, processes and systems

Identifies opportunities for technological innovation and drive implementation

Selects and implements suitable technology to streamline all internal operations

Leads the design and customizing of technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience

Approves purchases of technological equipment and software

Oversees the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organisation to ensure optimal performance

Ensures that all ICT related projects are completed within the agreed timeframes and budgets

Analyses the costs, value and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest actions

GOVERNANCE

Works with the Governance, Risk and Compliance Executive to develop and implement an integrated

GRC and Business Continuity framework for ICT Request for quotation

Responsible for conducting regular assessment and driving the resolution of identified risks and issues within the ITC environment

Ensures that ICT functions meet governance and compliance requirements

Provides updates and reports to the Executive Committee, Board and relevant Committees in accordance with the organisational GRC framework and its requirements

PEOPLE

Provides leadership, direction and management to ICT Division and the broader  organisation

Ensures compliance with HR standards and requirements

Attracts, recruits, develops, engages and retains required managers and employees within ICT; provides mentoring and coaching where required and necessary

Drive a culture of high performance and customer centricity within ICT

Ensures regular communication with both direct reports and all ICT employees

Maintains compliance, consistency, and take corrective action when needed.

Coaches, mentors and develops direct reports for performance improvement, career progression and recognition purposes

Is a member of the Senior Leadership of the organization

Champions and demonstrates the  Leadership Behaviours and Values

Motivates, leads and emulates high performance for the ICT management team

FINANCE

Ensures that the departmental strategy is adequately budgeted for through the development and implementation of a requisite budget

Provide effective financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in the division

Reports and accounts on ICT budgets, forecasts and expenditure as and when required by the EXCO, Board and relevant stakeholders and statutory bodies

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Participates in the strategic positioning of  and promote the enterprise with relevant stakeholders

Manage and influence relationships and service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders

Develop, implement and report on a plan for engaging stakeholders on a regular basis; manage and resolve all identified issues and risks to facilitate healthy stakeholder engagements and relationships

Required Qualifications

Honours Degree in Information Technology or related field

Knowledge and Experience

At least 15 plus years'' experience in a similar environment, of which 5 - 8 years at executive management level

At least seven years’ senior management experience in ICT

Reasonable understanding of procedures and statutory requirements applicable to section 3(A) entities 

Good knowledge of governance, risk and organisational performance management principles

Basic understanding of the Higher Education sector

Closing date 01 June 2021

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