Head of Human Capital Technology (CPT/JHB)

SUMMARY:
Provide strategic direction and oversee the Digital Enablement Strategy and processes that enable business growth and development, broadening our impact through digital delivery.

The position is either based in Cape Town/Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:
Experience and qualifications :

• Post graduate degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5-7 years' experience in a similar role designing and executing digital platforms
• 4-5 years' experience managing and leading a digital team
• Leading successful digital transformation projects
• Understand core business processes and associated technical solutions
• Understanding the Human Capital value chain
• Proven influencing and collaboration skills
• Extensive expertise in key digital principles, including person centered design, prototyping and agile delivery in a sensitive and complex environment.
• Awareness of governance frameworks and legislation, and understanding how these are relevant to the Business, to ensure compliance.
• Knowledge and understanding of the external and internal environment - global marketplace experience, developments and trends that could have an impact on the IT function.
• Financial services industry experience (essential)

• Drive the digital strategy of the business, delivering fit-for-purpose and future-fit solutions.
• Drive digital innovation and leverage relationships to align stakeholders and influence the readiness for new initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to map and transition traditional processes to digital processes.
• Ensure collaboration, knowledge sharing, and digital best practices between key stakeholders to help embed a robust digital ecosystem.
• Measure ROI on digital projects, fine-tuning approaches as needed to ensure we're investing in the right tools and resources
• Ensure that all relevant digital initiatives are fully integrated into the strategic-planning process for leadership commitment, resource allocation and execution
• Build, manage and continue to grow a digital innovation ecosystem that enhances the employee experience.
• Research solutions and make recommendations for the improvement of systems aligned to People Strategy and desired employee experience.
• Ensure teams are delivering to a common plan and purpose, and that risks and issues are well-managed.
• Lead end-to-end delivery digital projects, including technology delivery, and change management required to improve, implement, and embed digital systems, and processes.
• Keep abreast of developments influencing the Information Technology and Digital Transformation Landscape.
• Develop and implement metrics to measure and monitor the effectiveness and impact of Digital Enablement.
• Lead the change associated with the digital transformation journey in partnership with business owners and Human Capital.
• Develop and implement digital readiness assessments to inform the digital change journey.
• Identify and driveway of work efficiencies to enhance productivity and synergy in the business.
• Enable the People Strategy through fit-for-purpose technology, data, and reporting solutions.
• Oversee the governance of people systems including risk management, cyber security, maintenance, and architecture.
• Represent the function in various forums and committees ensuring alignment.