Chief Information Officer

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Eduvos Full time

Job Advert Summary:

Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a highly-skilled
Chief Information Officer with a storied history in technology; within the educational or professional services sector, to be based at any of our National campuses.

Type of appointment:

Permanent employment opportunity

The Position:

The role is tasked with making executive technology decisions to align the company with its vision and technological needs through:

  • Developing the company's future-facing vision and strategy for using technological resources
  • Ensuring technologies are used efficiently, profitably and securely
  • Evaluating and effectively implementing new systems and infrastructure


The role will aim to improve processes, efficiencies and systems within the company; as well as looking outward, using technology to improve products, service and education delivery to serve our students.


Minimum Requirements:

Minimum qualification:

  • BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
  • MBA or other relevant postgraduate degree

Experience:


Previous working experience as a CIO / CTO with extensive industry knowledge coupled with strategic future-focussed alignment of organisational technological resources.


Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

As the Chief Information Officer, you will be primarily responsible for the following:

  • Set a vision and strategy for how technology will be used in the company and by its students
  • Plan and oversee the development and deployment of all technological services to successful completion
  • Ensure that technological resources meet the company's short and longterm needs
  • Discover and implement new technologies that yield a competitive advantage
  • Oversee contract negotiations and management with IT vendors, contractors and service providers
  • Oversee the proactive management of the organisations technological infrastructure (networks, computer systems and devices) to ensure optimal performance
  • Oversee quality assurance
  • Ensure cyber and infrastructure security and data protection
  • Monitor project KPI's and IT expenditure to assess ROI and technology efficiencies
  • Determine and manage technology budgets and time frames
  • Ensure all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards
  • Act as a mentor to team members
  • Stay on top of technology trends and developments
  • Serve on the Senior Leadership Team (EXCO) as a business resource and functional lead

Functional and Behavioural Competencies:

Functional competencies:

  • Indepth knowledge of web systems architecture, design and development
  • Technological development expertise
  • Handson experience with complex project management
  • Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Excellent organising and timemanagement skills
  • Effective negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Proactive problem solving
  • Attention to detail


 Team player***
Behavioural competencies: Initiative and responsibility People Leadership and development Relations and networking Influence Effective communication Professional and technical expertise Analysis and judgment Innovation and change Vision and strategy Systematic approach (planning and organising) Steadiness Execution Business development and bottomline focus

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