HEAD: APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

SUMMARY:
The Head of Application Development function is a senior management roles in within Information Technology and Operations.

POSITION INFO:

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Head of Application Development function is a senior management roles in within Information Technology and Operations. Head of Application Development is responsible for the delivery and subsequent enhancement of the company''s business-critical software applications. This role is responsible for but not limited to:

• Managing the configuration / development of all applications –including SAP / solutions in line with required technical requirements and GRC and policies, procedures, standards and frameworks.
• Development and maintenance of a robust Business Intelligence environment to support the reporting needs of the The company.
• Supporting and training business process owners and power users of on all The company business applications (Including SAP) while continually reviewing and improving business processes.
• Provide second line application support.
• Collaborate with IT Architect responsible for application for the architecture of project solutuons by defining the technical pattern and providing team members with guidance on how to implement solutions.
• Lead a team of on and off-shore engineering resources working to deliver multiple concurrent project.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within IT team, as well as with necessary internal and external business partners.
• Work with leadership to recommend scheduling, prioritization and resource allocation to deliver best-in-class technical solutions.
• Lead the development of bespoke software solutions and web applications in line with the The company’s architecture blueprint and also ensuring that, data and interfacing architecture standards are complied with.

Key Performance Areas

Develop, Implement and Monitor Application Development and Delivery Strategy

• Ensure that all application patch management is carried out timeously
• Collaborate with IT Architect responsible for application to develop application catelgoes, application rationalisation and related maintenance.
• Maintain the information, technology and communication (ICT) quality management policies and processes that drive improvements in performance and customer satisfaction

People Management

• Participate in the selection and appointment of new team members.
• Ensure application development divisional performance management and capacity planning
• Coach and train team members to perform optimally in their roles.
• Manage and drive high performance
• Enable successful knowledge transfer between Enterprise Architecture team members.

Budget & Financial Management

• Governance, budgeting, and management of change delivery in the application development including the oversight of incremental changes and major change and upgrade programmes.
• Analyse the business plan to determine the financial requirements within area of responsibility.
• Conduct the budget reviews as prescribed by Finance and adjust budget where necessary.
• Approve expenditure within the delegation of authority level.
• Effective use of budget and resources – no wastage
• Analyse the costs, value, and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest actions.
• Monitor expenditure against the approved budget, reporting on any deviations within the reporting and approval hierarchy.
• Adhere to financial guidelines and thus ensure proper control over expenditure.

Preferred Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems/ Technology / Computer Science or related field
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Post graudate Degree in Information Systems/ Technology / Computer Science or related field
• COBIT Foundation, Design and Implementation, COBIT Assessor
• 6-8 Years Hands on management of a team responsible for Development & Support of IT Applications
• 6-8 Years Significant experience in managing a Business Intelligence (BI) environment
• 6-8 Years Sound working experience in business systems analysis and design
• 6-8 Years Solid experience of database design and data management principles
• 6-8 Years Experience in managing IT projects

Critical Competencies

• IT Governance, Compliance and Reporting
• Strategic IT Policies & Governance & Security Solutions Delivery,
• People Leadership,
• Cyber Security Management,
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning Management,
• Budget & Financial Management,

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge/Experience of Recruitment Tools
• Knowledge of PFMA