Group Information Technology Manager

4 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa Central Energy Fund Full time

To oversees the people, processes and technologies within a CEF's IT organization to ensure they deliver outcomes that support the needs and goals of the business. To lead and direct the ICT portfolio in CEF by planning and implementing an IT strategy that incorporates optimal ICT architecture, ICT infrastructure, security management, and digital transformation.

**REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- 10 years of which 3-5 years must be at Managerial Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Information Technology or related field at NQF Level 7.
- Honours / BTech Degree (NQF Level 8) or post graduate diploma (NQF Level 8) as an added advantage.
- Project Management qualification an added advantage
- MBA an Added advantage
- International certificate in ITIL and Cobit would be advantageous

**DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES**
- In-depth knowledge of contracting and change management
- In-depth knowledge of ICT risk management
- In-depth knowledge of IT governance
- Knowledge of PFMA principles and practices
- Report writing, Communication skills - written and verbal, Presentation skills and Report writing skills
- In-depth knowledge of quality management systems
- Corporate governance policies and procedures
- Financial management and budgeting

**KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS**

**Implementation of IT Strategy**
- Clear understanding of business strategy and operational challenges
- Provide IT vision, direction and thought leadership for CEF group in line with Group strategic direction and technology trends
- Ensure that information technology is a strategic enabler for CEF and its group of companies
- Lead the development of a Group IT strategy, plan and budget for the IT organisation
- Drive an investment strategy in technology with focus on information security and digital transformation
- Develop and implement IT strategy that is aligned to business strategy
- Implement ICT structures, processes and governance mechanisms
- Provide input to the board and other relevant stakeholders on IT related matters
- Manage the technology portfolio in the context of the business strategy
- Make strategic financial decisions regarding the investments in capital and resources and take into account the risk/return profiles of each
- Make high-level sourcing decisions for the provision of technology services
- Establish and maintain strategic alliances with key technology suppliers and business partners
- Develop and define IT policies
- Translate the organisation strategy into the divisional strategy and business plan
- Implement IT strategies for areas of accountability
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual target reports
- Establish IT departmental goals, objectives and operating procedures

**Direct all ICT Operational Initiatives**
- Direct and manage computing and information technology operations for CEF.
- Direct the design and implementation of CEF infrastructure.
- Lead and direct the development and maintenance of the IT structure.
- Approve contracts and negotiate pricing with vendors and contractors.
- Manage the assessment of existing policies and procedures and recommend amendments.
- Direct and manage feasibility studies on implementing new hardware and software.
- Oversee the installation and maintenance of hardware and software.
- Oversee the operations of the WAN and LAN networks.
- Direct the design and implementation of network policies and standards.
- Oversee the implementation of all communication networks and manage the usage, accessibility and maintenance of the communication networks.
- Manage the implementation of systems and software in the IT help desk.
- Oversee the management and compliance with software licences.

**Overall IT delivery**
- Lead overall IT project delivery to realize benefits of IT transformative projects.
- Lead the focus on IT service management to ensure business expectations are met or exceeded.
- Create business value through technology, and by delivering relevant, cost effective and innovative IT solutions that support and facilitate the achievement of CEF’s business strategy.
- Engage with Business and Technology Stakeholders, Architecture and 3rd party vendors to enable delivery across the platform.
- Manage and take accountability for delivery by IT team and vendors.
- Ensure the portfolio of delivery is executable and optimized across the various demand streams.
- Oversee all ICT projects.

**Business Analysis and Processes**
- Oversee the business needs analysis.
- Lead the translation of business requirements into efficient and effective IT solutions.
- Lead the review, analysis, mapping of CEF’s business and ensure their ongoing optimization.
- Oversee the identification of gaps, root causes, strategic disconnects, and opportunities for creating effectiveness and efficiencies etc. in the context of improving CEF effectiveness, operational efficiency and in achieving its strategic objectives.
- Lead business process

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