Senior Manager: Digital Transformation

Senior Manager: Digital Transformation is accountable to the Chief Knowledge and Digital Officer (CKDO) of the Coega Development Corporation (Pty) Ltd.
- MANDATE
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- DESCRIPTION
- ** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Development of the digital transformation strategy and the roadmap and ensures its integration with the organisation strategic planning process, and the resulting business strategy and plans;
- Lead the implementation of the approved digital transformation strategy for the defined business outcomes;
- Ensures that the organisation is developing the digital assets and capabilities that will be needed to survive and thrive in the midterm and long term;
- Acts as a champion and change agent in leading the organisational changes required to create and sustain organisation digital capabilities;
- Acts as a thought leader on emerging digital business models and technologies, articulating the digital future and the organisation’s role in it internally and externally;
- Manage and execute digital transformation projects, ensuring timely delivery, managing budgets, and mitigating risks;
- To lead and execute digital transformation projects for external clients as and when required;
- Lead the operationalisation of the implemented and approved digital solution and digital capabilities for the organisation;
- Builds and maintains external relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as with industry bodies, vendors, and technology analysts to learn and influence;
- Manages a team of analysts, researchers, technologists, and champions in executing the organisation’s digital business mission. Incubates new organisation capabilities;
- Lead Digital Innovations initiatives within the organisation.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**3.1 Education**
- A Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems;
- A Post graduate Degree in Business Management/Leadership - An MBA will be desirable.

**3.2 Experience**
- Ten (10) or more years of combined Business and IT Management experience;
- Five (5) or more years of progressive leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide programmes, operating and influencing effectively across the organisation and within complex contexts;
- Five (5) or more years of experience in information-intensive industries or digitally advanced enterprises;
- Experience in innovating business models and developing new channels, business models or business transformation;
- Experience of implementing Complex ICT Systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI) related technologies desirable;
- ICT Strategy and management consulting experience desirable;
**3.3 Knowledge/Skills**
- Deep understanding of the evolving digital world on both the demand side (how people/companies are using technology) and the supply side (emerging technologies);
- Extensive knowledge of digital marketing, analytics, supply chain management, Finance, Human Resources Management, Operations and Customer and Service Provider Management;
- Strong Business Acumen;
- Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking and consulting skills;
- Strong influence and negotiation skills;
- Ability to effectively drive people, process, and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain digital concepts and technologies to business leaders, as well as business concepts to technologists;
- Ability to conceptualise digital innovation capabilities for the organisation.

**Furthermore, the incumbent is to ensure that**:

- They need to be aware of and have access to the CDC’s SHEMS;
- They need to be aware of their responsibilities and duties as laid out in the CDC’s SHEMS;
- Ensure work is performed in a safe and environmentally friendly manner;
**The incumbent has the authority to**:

- Immediately stop any person(s) on CDC property from committing an unsafe or destructive act or omission;
- Take whatever immediate steps they deem necessary to prevent injury or environmental damage when confronted with an unsafe or destructive condition.

**Closing date: 28 February 2025**

**CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.**

LOCATION: Gqeberha - Head Office

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
- GRADE: D3