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NATIONAL CREDIT REGULATOR (NCR)
 
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established as the regulator under the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (the Act) and is responsible for the regulation of the South African credit industry. It is tasked with carrying out education, research, policy development, registration of industry participants, i.e. credit providers, credit bureaux, alternative dispute resolution agents, payment distribution agents and debt counsellors, investigation of complaints, and enforcement of the Act.
The Act requires the NCR to promote the development of an accessible credit market, particularly to address the needs of historically disadvantaged persons, low income persons, and remote, isolated or low density communities. The NCR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position:
 
Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Manager
Paterson Grade: D-Upper
Salary ranges from R646 500 – R1 228 400 maximum
 
 
Requirements:
 The successful candidate must hold an appropriate Bachelor's degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in Information Technology / Information Management or relevant field and Cobit implementation, TOGAF, ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence), A+ and N+ certifications plus at least 5 years' experience at middle / senior management level;
 3 – 5 years’ experience in an Enterprise or Technology architecture environment is
required;
 Sound knowledge of Microsoft environment especially in supporting ERP systems;
 Sound knowledge of Information Technology systems and processes;
 Working experience managing Networks;
 Sound knowledge of Microsoft environment especially in supporting ERP systems;
 Sound knowledge in managing VMWare virtualised environments;
 Sound knowledge of business continuity management; and
 Sound Knowledge of the E government strategy and roadmap.
 
 
Duties:
 Ensure operational efficiency and improvement of ICT Governance in the NCR;
 Oversee/Manage the NCR’s ICT Department
 Effectively plan, manage, assign and coordinate the day-to-day tasks and activities of the ICT Operations team inclusive of processes, procedures, risk management and financial governance;
 Ensure the integrity and smooth operation of all ICT infrastructures, systems and
applications;
 Ensure Backup and Disaster Recovery systems are adequate, in place and operational;
 Engage with project groups, and other key business stakeholders to ensure ICT services are provisioned to meet business needs;
 Ensure periodic review and audits are performed across all key ICT operational
infrastructures and systems;
 Perform procurement activities in support of general ICT operations and in line with the Public Finance Management Act;
 Take responsibility and accountability for the complete management of projects and tasks, including planning, scheduling and implementation, within allocated budgets and quality controls;
 Plan and deploy information security mechanisms and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks and authorities through researching, developing and implementing information security policies;
 Manage the development of Enterprise Architecture domain to ensure that NCR institutes and sustains a holistic and integrated view of technology standards and solutions;
 Create an enabling environment for line and support functions to perform their functions more effectively and efficiently;
 Ensure confidentiality and reliability of proprietary information and intellectual property;
 Oversee identified deficiencies for ICT policies, standards and best practices to ensure that architectural criteria and practices continue to meet the strategic needs of the NCR;
 Develop and maintain computing standards relative to an overall strategy to provide an appropriate degree of standardization;
 Develop and implement governance processes, frameworks and procedures within the Directorate in compliance with GITO requirements;
 Develop or oversee the development of project specification;
 Develop or oversee the development of systems and sub-systems
 Render advice to senior management on relevant technology trends and their applicability to business enhancement;
 Oversee the management of business agreements (BAS) and Service Level Agreement (SLA) of suppliers of information management and Information Technology goods and services; and
 Contribute to the business strategy formulation processes.
 
Skills:
 Interactive communication;
 Problem solving and Analytical thinking;
 Achievement orientation;
 Planning and Organizing;
 Proven Project Management competency; and
 Strategic thinking.
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Closing Date: 12 June 2020
 
The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organisation which offers competitive market related packages.
 
Suitable persons should send a detailed CV quoting the relevant reference number to: IF-recruitment@ncr.org.za
 
Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates.
The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
Ref No: FICTM/06/20