Department Manager: ICT

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for Department Manager: ICT to develop and maintain ICT strategic direction and policies and also operationalise Information Management, Information Technology and communications technologies,

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• 4 Year Qualification in Information Communication and Technology
• MBA an advantage
• Project Management
• 7 -10 Years’ relevant experience including
• 3 Years Information Technology Background in a commercial environment

• Analyse and interpret the company strategy and roadmap to determine the future trends, strategic direction and legal implications within the ICT environment, to give effect to the strategy;
• Conduct technology benchmarks to ensure compatibility of hardware and software to support the future business growth;
• Compile a draft strategy and implementation roadmap in accordance relevant legislation.

• Develop and continuously review ICT, Business, internal controls, and Cooperate Governance.
• Review all company Policies, Processes and Procedures in relation to their implications on ICT.
• Analyse ICT related Risk and implement ICT security
• Manage the ICT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Programme.
• Resolve Internal Audit matters in relation to ICT.

• Identify the relevant role players in accordance with business requirements and dependencies:
• Holding Company
• Subsidiaries, Clients and Suppliers/Service Providers
• Regulatory Authorities
• Business Partners
• Business Systems
• Manage and improve Key Accounts for ICT users & Automotive stakeholder.
• Agree to the expected outcomes from each party and set-up SLA’s where required.

• Analyse the business/project plan to determine ICT financial requirements (OPEX and CAPEX)
• Develop and manage the ICT budget
• Determine financial allocations in accordance with deliverables.
• Monitor the expenditure against the budget and ensure that spending occurs within the budgetary restrictions.

• Manage employees as appropriate within the division to optimise business performance and the underwriting service to customers.
• Time, expense and leave approvals
• Ensure staff have the required skills and experience to execute their tasks.
• Conduct Performance Planning Sessions.
• Compile the Performance Management documentation in collaboration with the staff member in terms of:
• Job Profile requirements
• Strategic Performance Objectives
• Key Performance Areas
• Personal Development Plan
• Track and monitor performance in accordance with policies and procedures and performance planning documentation