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SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA)
 
JOB PROFILE 
 
JOB TITLE: Chief Strategy and Information Officer (CSIO) 
DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Contract 
REPORTING TO: Chief Executive Officer 
JOB GRADE: E2 
Minimum: R1 662 392
Midpoint: R1 995 756
NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1 
DIVISION: Strategy and Information Management 
LOCATION: National Office
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To strategically direct and oversee the provisioning of ICT, Business Information Systems as well as organizational planning for Strategy and Organizational Performance Management and Reporting functions to enable systematic monitoring and evaluation of various business units. 
 
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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 Participate in the development and implementation of Seda strategy and resourcing of strategic objectives in a sustainable manner
 Oversee the provision of Information and Communication Technology services
 Oversee the provision of Business Information Systems services which includes Knowledge Management
 Oversee the provision of Strategy and Organisational Performance management services
 Assure the embedding of risk, compliance and audit practices all the Divisions processes and systems
 Manage the Divisions resources (people, finance and assets) 
 
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION
 Matric (NQF Level 4) and Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7), Honours Degree (NQF level 8) in Information Management/Systems or Business Administration plus a Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9). 
 
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
 10+ years of hands on experience in a combination of Planning, Strategic Management, ICT and Information Management/Systems environment of which 5 year’s experience in Senior Management role
Able to demonstrate:
 Knowledge and experience in strategy formulation, monitoring and evaluation systems, organisational performance and reporting
 Understanding of the public sector compliance environment
 Direct management of a major ICT operation
 Practical application of a project management approach such as PRINCE2 or PMBOK
 Understanding of ICT governance frameworks and quality standards e.g. COBIT and ITIL
 Understanding of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
 Understanding of Public Service governance framework 
 
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
 Leadership & Influencing
 Strategic Capability
 Managing a Team
 Coaching & Mentoring
 Change Management
 Policy Development & Adherence
 Political Awareness
 Emotional Intelligence
 Advisory Service
 Communication
 Stakeholder Engagement
 Analytical
 Business Acumen
 Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
 Planning & Organising
 Monitoring & Evaluation
 Performance Driven
 Administrative Diligence
 Team Work
 Adaptability & Flexibility
 Policy Adherence
 Negotiation
 

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NB: The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). 
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within three months of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful. Proposed offers will be made from Minimum to Midpoint as advertised. 
Proposed offers will be made from Minimum to Midpoint as advertised.
 
To apply, please send your CV to recruitmentcsio@seda.org.za.
Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.
 
Closing Date: 21 October 2021