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FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (FASSET) - CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (FASSET)
ROLE PROFILE
Name of Position : Chief Information Officer
Closing Date for Applications : 18 December 2020
Commencement Date for Post : As soon as possible
Salary Range : E-Upper
Reference: FAS/RECRUITMENT/CIO40
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Department: ICT
Reporting Line: Chief Executive Officer
Full-time/Part-time/Contract: Permanent
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The primary purpose of this position is to fulfil the organisational objectives Oversees the ICT function within the Fasset. Developing strategy and ensuring that all systems necessary to drive business strategy and support operations are in place and streamlined to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in a digitally transformed environment.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Work close with the executives to align organisational strategy, business and financial goals to the enterprise architecture and ICT strategy.
• Develop and implement a digital transformation and automation strategy
• Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations
• Design and customise technological systems and platforms to improve customer service
• Promote and align business goals and ICT programmes and priorities
• Produce ICT Governance, Risk and Compliance Management Framework
• Determine ROI and measure delivery on ICT Projects
• Stay up to date with the latest and new technologies
• Direct and organise projects and measure KPA and SLA delivery
• Analyse cost, value and risk
• Review and updated all relevant policies
• Lead and guide ICT team
• Co-ordinate ICT projects to match business requirements and tracking project guidelines
• Perform risk management and assessment
• Managing ICT budget
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to maximise performance, security & efficiency and propose the implementation of such technologies where applicable.
• Possess abundant soft skills, such as analytical thinking, verbal/written communication and leadership.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Qualification
▪ BSc in Computer Science, Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent ICT related qualification
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential:
▪ More than ten 10 years ICT management experience
▪ Management, ICT Auditing,
▪ Trained in ICT Governance (COBIT 5), ICT Security
▪ Solid ICT background and consistently kept up to date with advancements in the field
▪ Experience in DPSA the implementation of Corporate Governance of ICT
▪ Strong understanding the Protection of Personal Information
▪ Strong understanding of Information Security Management System
▪ Strong understanding of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
▪ Managing ICT team and Outsource partners
▪ Managing large projects from end to end
▪ Experienced in chairing ICT Steering Committee
▪ Member of a professional ICT body.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Critical
▪ Leadership
▪ Strong strategic and business acumen
▪ Analytical and problem-solving skills
▪ Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to ensure a comprehensive IT strategy that benefits the entire company.
▪ Vision, insight, and innovation
▪ Management of ICT Strategy implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
▪ Ability to balance speed and best practice
▪ Ability to lead change in a highly, changing environment
▪ Hands-on and detailed
▪ Strategic planning skills in developing, implementation of the strategies, and plans to help Fasset in reaching its goals.
▪ Change management skills by ensuring Fasset adapt to advances in technology to succeed.
▪ Information risk management (IRM).
▪ Project Management and budget management skills
• Perform risk management and assessment
• Managing ICT budget
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to maximise performance, security & efficiency and propose the implementation of such technologies where applicable.
• Possess abundant soft skills, such as analytical thinking, verbal/written communication and leadership.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Qualification
▪ BSc in Computer Science, Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent ICT related qualification
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential:
▪ More than ten 10 years ICT management experience
▪ Management, ICT Auditing,
▪ Trained in ICT Governance (COBIT 5), ICT Security
▪ Solid ICT background and consistently kept up to date with advancements in the field
▪ Experience in DPSA the implementation of Corporate Governance of ICT
▪ Strong understanding the Protection of Personal Information
▪ Strong understanding of Information Security Management System
▪ Strong understanding of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
▪ Managing ICT team and Outsource partners
▪ Managing large projects from end to end
▪ Experienced in chairing ICT Steering Committee
▪ Member of a professional ICT body.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Critical
▪ Leadership
▪ Strong strategic and business acumen
▪ Analytical and problem-solving skills
▪ Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to ensure a comprehensive IT strategy that benefits the entire company.
▪ Vision, insight, and innovation
▪ Management of ICT Strategy implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
▪ Ability to balance speed and best practice
▪ Ability to lead change in a highly, changing environment
▪ Hands-on and detailed
▪ Strategic planning skills in developing, implementation of the strategies, and plans to help Fasset in reaching its goals.
▪ Change management skills by ensuring Fasset adapt to advances in technology to succeed.
▪ Information risk management (IRM).
▪ Project Management and budget management skills
Date of Commencement of Position
Fasset requires applications for a Permanent Chief Information Officer to join the existing team as soon as possible.
Salary
The salary range to be offered for this position is E-Upper
Assessment
Applicants may be required to undergo a competency assessment.
Contact Details
Address your full curriculum vitae (Including name, postal address/email addresses, telephone/fax numbers of 2 referees) to Human Resources Department by no later than 18 December 2020.
Fax: 011 476 5756
Email: recruitment@fasset.org.za
Please quote the reference number: FAS/RECRUITMENT/CIO40
Should you not hear from Fasset within 4 weeks of the closing date of please consider yourapplication unsuccessful. Communication will be entered with shortlisted candidates only.
Fasset adheres to the principles of EE Act and Affirmative Action and these principles will apply in the selection process.