FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (FASSET) VACANCIES

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT RANDBURG, GAUTENG
 
FASSET complies with the provision of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your application for a position at FASSET, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection related processes.
 
 
ICT MANAGER
Closing Date for Applications : 23 August 2024 @16:00
Commencement Date for Post : As soon as possible
Remuneration : R 1 064 013,22 p.a (TCTC-Not Negotiable)
Reference : FAS/RECRUITMENT/ICT1/2024
 
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Department: ICT
Reporting Line: Chief Information Officer
Full-time/Part-time/Contract: Permanent
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To manage all ICT operations, stakeholders and vendors to ensure support of organisational strategic objectives.
 
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Provide input to the development of the ICT frameworks and strategy.
• Identify ICT architecture and technologies that meet FASSET requirements.
• Manage the provision of effective and efficient ICT services and solutions to various departments within FASSET to enable them to achieve their strategic objectives.
• Responsible for infrastructure, network components and computers.
• Develop and implement ICT policies in compliance with legislative prescripts and alignment to international best practices.
• Formulate ICT performance reports and circulate as per management requirements and FASSET policies and procedures.
• Manage the acquisition of ICT related assets economically, adequately and maintain and protect ICT assets in all respects.
• Manage the installation of only approved software on all FASSET infrastructure and monitor usage of the software.
• Continuously improve current ICT practices and processes.
• Assist in the development and lead the implementation of the annual Operational Plan concerning all ICT functions.
• Manage compliance with all relevant ICT legislation and regulatory frameworks.
 
SUMMARY
• Embrace and implement cloud technologies and systems.
• Monitor and manage service delivery by external service providers/suppliers and quality assurance according to deliverables as indicated in contractual agreements/SLAs.
• Manage the implementation of formal ICT security-based documentation, auditing, and testing processes.
• Conduct ICT Risk assessment, develop mitigation plans and implement risk action plans.
• Develop and implement effective ICT Service Continuity / Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Monitor the effectiveness of organisational IT systems
• Exercise proper implementation of financial management protocols within the business unit in line with FASSET policies.
• Develop and manage the ICT budgets by ensuring financial stability within the department.
• Implement FASSET performance management policy within the business unit.
• Build and lead an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of human resources.
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Qualification 
• A Degree/B-Tech ICT/Computer Science or relevant and equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7
• A Post Graduate Degree is an added advantage.
Certification 
• ITIL, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+ will be an added advantage.
 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in ICT environment preferably in the public sector.
• 3 years’ experience in ICT middle management level.
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Critical
• Interpersonal skills and stakeholders’ management.
• Cross departmental query resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Conflict management skills
• Integrity
• Change management
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Essential
• DPSA Determinations and Directives on ICT
• ICT Laws and Regulations
• IT Service Management skills
• Microsoft 365, Office 365.
• IT Disaster Recovery skills.
• ICT operations proficiency.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environment.

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Date of commencement of position
FASSET requires applications for a permanent ICT Manager to join existing team as soon as possible.
 
SALARY
The salary to be offered for this position is R 1 064 013,22 p.a (TCTC)
 
ASSESSMENT
Applicants may be required to undergo a competency assessment.
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS
Submit your full curriculum vitae (with 3 references), certified copies of your matric, qualifications including academic records, and copy of ID by no later than 23 August 2024 to: LSM114@fasset.org.za quoting the reference in the subject line: NB FAS/RECRUITMENT/ICT1/2024
For any inquiries regarding the position please contact: Ms Thabile Mgoza, Human Resources Department at 087 562 8217. Should you not hear from FASSET within 6 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Communication is limited to shortlisted candidates only.
 
FASSET applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender, and disability.”