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PIKITUP JOHANNESBURG SOC LIMITED - GENERAL MANAGER INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
PIKITUP JOHANNESBURG SOC LIMITED
City of Johannesburg
Pikitup
Pikitup Head Office, Jorissen Place, 66 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, 2001
Private Bag X74, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
Tel+27(0) 11 712 5200 - Fax +27(0) 11 712 5322
www.pikitup.co.za - www.joburg.org.za
VACANCY: GENERAL MANAGER INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
Closing Date for application: Monday 21 October 2019 (16h30)
Department : Information Communications Technology
Post Title : General Manager: ICT
Location : Head Office
Level : Grade E
Reference No: HR08/ICT/2019
Post Description
Responsible for establishing the company’s ICT technical vision and leading all aspects of the company’s technology development. As head of information communication technology, he/she plays an integral role in the company’s strategic direction, development and future growth. Responsibilities include: leading the execution of technology strategy and technology platforms, partnerships and external relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Provide the technical vision in alignment with and to complement the business vision.
Advises all PIKITUP senior managers on business decisions that involve technology decisions.
Provide all PIKITUP ICT strategic positions and choices.
Assist in the planning processes of the company through development of scenarios or simulations around various business choices.
Input into the Waste Minimisation strategies from a technology point of view.
Engage with government and industry around innovations in waste technology to build PIKITUP as a leader in integrated waste innovation management through the use of technology.
Research waste minimisation technologies on their behalf.
Initiate activities and policies that create a technology‐friendly culture aligned with the company’s business strategy.
Direct and manage the computing and information technology strategic plans to accomplish corporate goals and objectives.
Ensure the computing and information technology infrastructure capabilities are responsive to the needs of the company’s growth and objectives.
Develop and establish operating policies and approaches for computing and information technology.
Evaluate overall operations of computing and information technology functions and recommend enhancements.
Ensure the security of the information systems, databases, network communication lines and equipment.
Ensure all the telephony and other communications needs of the business are met.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
Minimum Experience
A minimum of 8 years’ relevant ICT experience.
5 years senior management level experience in a comparable environment.
Demonstrated experience/ exposure to information system development, information system management, business analysis, system analysis, workflows, data flows, data content/ repository and technology and infrastructure management and delivery.
Driver’s license and access to own vehicle.
Required Competencies
Knowledge
Technology product management.
Knowledge on Information Technology hardware infrastructure.
Strong commercial understanding.
Understanding of Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and related regulations.
Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulations.
Knowledge of the South African Auditing Standards.
Knowledge of industry standards, best practices and trends in the discipline.
Skills
Strong communication and diplomacy skill Analysis and problem solving.
Influencing and collaborative skills.
Report Writing Skills.
Data Analysis.
Influencing and collaborative skills.
Effective verbal and written presentation at all levels.
ICT facilities/asset management.
Change Management.
Project Management.
Application hosting management and support management.
Behaviours
Strategic thinking.
Organising and prioritizing.
Honesty and integrity.
Building a vision.
Networking and collaboration.
Developing Relationships.
Dynamic and Influential.
Judgement and decision making.
Adapting and responding to change.
Preferences/Advantages
A postgraduate degree in a relevant field or an MBA.
10 years ICT experience.
Experience working in a local government environment.
Initiate activities and policies that create a technology‐friendly culture aligned with the company’s business strategy.
Direct and manage the computing and information technology strategic plans to accomplish corporate goals and objectives.
Ensure the computing and information technology infrastructure capabilities are responsive to the needs of the company’s growth and objectives.
Develop and establish operating policies and approaches for computing and information technology.
Evaluate overall operations of computing and information technology functions and recommend enhancements.
Ensure the security of the information systems, databases, network communication lines and equipment.
Ensure all the telephony and other communications needs of the business are met.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
Minimum Experience
A minimum of 8 years’ relevant ICT experience.
5 years senior management level experience in a comparable environment.
Demonstrated experience/ exposure to information system development, information system management, business analysis, system analysis, workflows, data flows, data content/ repository and technology and infrastructure management and delivery.
Driver’s license and access to own vehicle.
Required Competencies
Knowledge
Technology product management.
Knowledge on Information Technology hardware infrastructure.
Strong commercial understanding.
Understanding of Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and related regulations.
Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulations.
Knowledge of the South African Auditing Standards.
Knowledge of industry standards, best practices and trends in the discipline.
Skills
Strong communication and diplomacy skill Analysis and problem solving.
Influencing and collaborative skills.
Report Writing Skills.
Data Analysis.
Influencing and collaborative skills.
Effective verbal and written presentation at all levels.
ICT facilities/asset management.
Change Management.
Project Management.
Application hosting management and support management.
Behaviours
Strategic thinking.
Organising and prioritizing.
Honesty and integrity.
Building a vision.
Networking and collaboration.
Developing Relationships.
Dynamic and Influential.
Judgement and decision making.
Adapting and responding to change.
Preferences/Advantages
A postgraduate degree in a relevant field or an MBA.
10 years ICT experience.
Experience working in a local government environment.
Interested applicants must please complete the application form available on the vacancies page at pikitup.co.za.
For enquiries contact Shirley Tjiane 0873571086 or Keo Segosapelo 0873571129.
Completed application forms and supporting documents should be submitted to recruit012019@pikitup.co.za by 16h30 on 21 October 2019.
No late or incomplete applications will be considered.
Please ensure that the correct reference is inserted in subject line of email.
Please quote the above position name on all correspondence relating to this circular / advert.
Pikitup reserves the right not to fill any vacancies.
Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted applicants.
Should you not hear from us within six weeks after closing date of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful.
PIKITUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PRINCIPLES AND REDRESSING THE IMBALANCES OF THE PAST.
Non-Executive Directors: Prof. J Snyman, Mr. C Mayne, Ms S Bogatsu, Mr. V Mathebula, Mr. L Brenner, Mr. T. Zwane, Mr. L Verveen, Ms. T Mafanya. Board Chair: Ms.N Mkhize Acting Managing Director: Mr. C Dyani. Registration Number: 2000/029899/07. Auditor: Auditor General of South Africa
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