Chief Information Officer
3 weeks ago
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
**Chief Information Officer (CIO)**
**(Five -Year Contract)**
**About the job**:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a** **Chief Information Officer** **who will lead the development of the Information Technology (IT) strategy with overall ownership for the development and delivery of IT services to meet business needs. This position is on a five-year contract that is renewable based on performance and is based in Pretoria.
**Key responsibilities**:
- Translate business strategy into technology strategy.
- Develop and maintain the IT strategy.
- Lead and manage the IT functions.
- Take ownership of all IT services and maintenance of existing IT systems.
- Manage the IT-business relationship.
- Represent technology in business discussions and ensure necessary technology capabilities needed by business are developed.
- Drive smarter technology investments in the organization.
- Create a culture of performance and value in technology services.
- Shape the IT organization in terms of structure, roles and responsibilities.
- Ensure effective management of risks and compliance.
- Develop and manage the ICT Strategy and Security department budget.
- Ensure cost effective service delivery.
- Comply with financial legislative requirements
**Qualifications, skills and experience**:
- A Master’s degree in business management would be advantageous.
- Strong proven knowledge of core IT (Infrastructure, Applications), business processes and technology supplier community.
- Ability to translate business vision into IT vision, objectives, and programs.
- Proven leadership and management skills.
- Proven experience in managing digital transformations and implementing digital enablement strategies.
- Knowledge of and competence in the provision of ICT Strategy services including:
- Knowledge of components of a holistic Enterprise Architecture
- Ability to translate business needs into Enterprise Architecture requirements
- Knowledge of international information security standards
- Technical knowledge of the agile software development lifecycle, data management related ICT infrastructures and standards in the data sciences related disciplines
- Ability to contrast the design options’ benefits and provide a recommendation
- Creativity and innovation with the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Ability to balance the long-term and short-term implications of individual decisions.
- Ability to remain neutral towards technology, vendor, and product choices, as well as to be more interested in results than in personal preferences.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement processes, process control and enhancement.
- Financial management, budgeting, and reporting.
- People management and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
**Must be in possession of a Security clearance certificate or be prepared to undergo clearance**
**Closing date: 15 January 2023**
**PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
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