Technology Asset Manager

**Manage the strategic alignment of all Technology Assets (Hardware, Software, Mobile Devices)**
- Design and implement enterprise-wide frameworks for Technology Asset Management and Mobile Device Management.
- Conduct comprehensive needs analysis to identify the optimal mix of assets aligned to business and operational goals.
- Establish a software asset management framework including license tracking, budgeting, compliance monitoring, and renewal scheduling.
- Collaborate with vendors to shape and operationalise a holistic technology asset and mobility strategy.
- Forecast and manage the asset lifecycle, including refresh cycles, renewals, upgrades, and decommissioning of assets.
- Design and manage the Technology Asset Management and Mobile Device Management (MDM) frameworks for
- Craft a roadmap for a Technology Asset Replacement Programme with associated costs and benefits of new models
- Formulate benchmarks for testing new Technology Assets and Mobile Devices in line with SBV Architecture approved standards and SBV operating model

**Develop and implement policies and procedures relating to Technology Assets and Mobile Device Management**
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures related to hardware, software, and mobile device lifecycle management.
- Establish onboarding and offboarding processes, including secure provisioning, de-provisioning, and asset tracking.
- Implement governance controls for invoice reconciliation, license audits, and asset disposal.
- Enforce standards for software usage, including installation, version control, and compliance with licensing terms.
- Responsible for reviewing, supporting, and communicating of all documentation relating to Technology asset management.

**Financial planning, cost optimisation & renewal Management**
- Manage and report on the Capex and Opex budgets for asset acquisition, renewals, and replacements.
- Oversee software license renewals, subscription management, and cost-benefit analyses for licensing models.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives across hardware, software, and mobile platforms.
- Partner with Finance to validate invoicing, cost allocations, and SLA penalties or recoveries.

**Manage and Control IT Hardware Assets, Software and Mobile Devices**
- Maintain a centralised, accurate, and auditable Asset Register covering hardware, software, and mobile assets.
- Define technical specifications in alignment with industry and internal standards.
- Monitor operational deployment of assets, ensuring compatibility with SBV architecture and business models.
- Manage SDLC-related changes and align them with asset strategy and lifecycle.
- Facilitate timely disposals, asset movements, and reconciliations against Finance master data.
- Lead physical and logical asset verification processes.
- Compile technical specifications using templates and standards as set by Management & Industry and align the team with these outputs
- Conduct a full assessment of departmental Technology Asset and Mobile Device allocation and usage across SBV, identify gaps and recommend corrective action where necessary

**Review, analyse and report on IT Hardware Assets and Mobile Device management data**
- Conduct monthly reviews of asset usage, license consumption, and cost trends.
- Analyse mobile usage, verify billing, and manage data consumption controls.
- Monitor and report on vendor performance, contract adherence, and SLA compliance.
- Identify discrepancies, risks, or non-compliance and escalate through structured reporting channels.
- Deliver consolidated reporting to General Manager and senior stakeholders, including trends, issues, and recommendations.
- Report on technology Asset and Mobile Management care on a quarterly basis, submitting to the GM, centre management and the department with recommendations and corrective actions.

**Create and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships**
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors to optimise value and service delivery.
- Negotiate contracts, renewals, and licensing agreements with a view to risk, cost, and performance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Procurement, Finance, and IT Security to ensure alignment and compliance.
- Address escalated queries, drive issue resolution, and ensure continuity of support services.
- Monitor compliance of SLA’s between SBV and the relevant equipment service providers, escalating non-compliance and providing corrective action plans where necessary.
- Review contracts with vendors with specific reference to Technology asset, software and mobile device management prior to submission to the procurement team

**Drive the organisation leadership and culture**
- Promote a culture of accountability, service excellence, and compliance within the Technology division.
- Champion organisational transformation initiatives, including B-BBEE and change management programmes.
- Lead the implementation of new to