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NATIONAL LIBRARY SOUTH AFRICA (NLSA)
 
The National Library of South Africa wishes to make the following appointment at its Pretoria Campus
 
DIRECTOR: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Reference no: 01/05/2019
Salary Scale: Market related
 
The objectives of the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) are to contribute to socio-economic, cultural, educational, scientific and innovative development by collecting, recording, preserving and making available the national documentary heritage and promoting an awareness and appreciation thereof, by fostering information literacy and by facilitating access to the world's information resources.
 
The NLSA invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment on a full time basis. 
The successful individual will be based at the Pretoria Campus and will report to the Executive 
 
Director: Corporate Services.
 
 
KEY REQUIREMENTS: Post graduate degree in IT or related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics) • Industry certification and/or knowledge of (i.e. CBAP, PMP, Prince II, TOGAF 9, etc.) • Exposure to industry standards and notations (i.e. UML, RUP, 00D, BABoK, PMBoK, ITIL, etc.) • Understanding the impact of the 4th Industrial Revolution in the provision of library and information services • Knowledge and experience with Library Management Systems will be an added advantage • At least 5 years of experience in a senior IT management role/position, including people leadership • Experience in management, development and maintenance of IT infrastructure • Experience in systems developmental projects and/or consulting • Experience with the development of IT governance and controls • Excellent• knowledge of the Microsoft Dynamics product stack and Open Source • Ability to interact at the highest level (Board, ExCo, etc.) in the organisation • Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiating and training skills • Business planning, problem solving and analytical skills • Extensive programme and project management skills • Exceptional oral and written communication skills • Innovative and solutions orientated • Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Formulate and manage a multi-year ICT vision, strategy, and modernisation roadmap based on corporate strategic plans, operational imperatives, business capabilities and governance prescripts • Provide an advisory role in linking strategic objectives and goals with enabling technology (IT) modernisation roadmaps and associated best practices • Define ICT governance policies and organisational structures based on future expectations to ensure that the National Library of South Africa's investment exposure in technology is optimally managed to enable efficient business decision support capability • Identify and manage risks associated with enabling technology aspects of the organisation • Implement and manage quality assurance and change management activities to support the ICT advancement programmes • Continuous review of the ICT environment to ensure its relevance to the organisation's strategic and operations mission • Partner with Supply Chain Management division to negotiate and structure service level agreements (SLAs) with service providers for products and services that ensure optimal return on investment for the NLSA • Compile and present reports on the latest ICT trends, strategies and best practices at Executive Management and/or Board Committees periodical • Actively manage the administration of enterprise information infrastructure, security and related operations • Ensure effective management of IT budget, assets and human resources.
 

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​The NLSA Is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Appointments will be made according to our Employment Equity requirements and people with disabilities are invited to apply.
 
Applications: Interested applicants must submit a covering letter Indicating how they will fulfil the above responsibilities, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, proof of qualifications, copy of ID and driver's license to: Ms Andile Mahlangu, National Library of South Africa, C/o Human Resources Management Unit, Private Bag X990, Pretoria, 0001 or email to  andile.mahlangu@nIsa.ac.za. You may also hand deliver to 228 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria. No applications from recruitment agencies will be accepted.
 
CLOSING DATE: 14 JUNE 2019
 
Should you not receive any correspondence / communication from the NLSA one month after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.