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NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS (NRCS)
 
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) was established on 1 September 2008 in accordance with the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act. It is an agency of the dti, established to administer compulsory specifications and other technical regulations with the view to protect human health and safety, the environment and to ensure fair trade, in accordance with Government policies and guidelines.  It is the NRCS intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to set Employment Equity targets.  To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.
 
1x Chief Information Officer
Post Level: P4
IT Services Business Unit
NRCS OFFICES: PRETORIA
Reporting to: CEO
Ref No: 9399
CTC Salary Per Annum
(R1 412 874.53 -R1 751 382.19 Negotiable)
 
Purpose: To lead, direct and manage the ICT resources and plan including policy and practice development, planning, budgeting, resourcing and training; and more importantly able to calculate how to increase profits via use of ICT frameworks, as well the vital role of reducing expenditure and limiting damage by setting up controls and planning for possible disasters. 
 
 
KPA/ Key outputs:
  • Alignment of ICT strategies with the organisational strategies
  • Direct all ICT Operational and Project Management Initiatives
  • Provide an accurate account of technology asset lifecycle costs and risks to maximize the business value of technology strategy, architecture, funding, contractual and sourcing decisions
  • Overall responsibility for management of lifecycles of ICT policies and procedures as well as all processes that pertain to creation, review, approval and publishing of such policies and / or procedures
  • Ensure compliance and develop risk management processes
  • Manage effectively and efficiently the ICT resources and processes to facilitate the achievement of organisational strategic objectives
  • Management of all human and financial resources within area of control

 
Requirements/ Experience:
  • Honours degree or equivalent in Business Information System Management or in Computer Science.
  • Masters’ degree in a related field would be an added advantage
  • 10 years’ experience in an ICT environment of which 5 years in a managerial position
 
Knowledge and Skills:
In-depth knowledge of strategic planning and execution, In-depth knowledge of contracting and change management, In-depth knowledge of information technology computer systems and software, In-depth knowledge of ICT risk management, Knowledge of PFMA principles and practices, Knowledge of principles and practices around personnel management, Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework, Report writing skills, Project management
 
Behavioural attributes:
Planning and organised; Communication skills - written and verbal; Leadership ability; Analytical Strategic thinker; Presentation skills; Negotiation skills; Adaptability
 
NB:
Preferred candidate is Any Female & People with Disabilities in order to meet NRCS EE targets as per our EE plan
Suitable qualified candidates will be subjected to employment and criminal checks
Suitable candidates will be required to undergo competency assessment.
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PLEASE NOTE:
  • Applications must be submitted on a signed AS 83 Employment Application Form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and 3 months certified copies of qualifications and ID copy in order to be considered.
  • Applications must be submitted on a signed NRCS AS 83 form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (preferably in word format) in order to be considered.
  • Please E-mail all applications to: hr@nrcs.org.za
  • Applications will also be accepted via Post (NRCS, Private Bag X25, Brooklyn, 0075) or hand delivery (SABS Campus, 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria).
  • Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and if you do not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.
  • Please quote the Position you are applying for and the Reference No. on the subject line of your email, when applying for any vacancy.
  • People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  • Late submission will be automatically disqualified.
  • It is applicant’s responsibility to ensure that foreign qualifications have been evaluated by SAQA
 
Closing date for applications: 27 August 2020
Closing Time: 16h00