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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (SANRAL)
 

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CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
National
5 Years Contract
 
PURPOSE STATEMENT
As Chief Information Officer, you will be responsible for the overall and strategy for the ICT function within the organization, while also providing a set of technologies and services that enable operational effectiveness. You will lead, manage, and develop the multiyear ICT strategy and roadmap to drive delivery of ICT services (through both internal teams and outsourced service providers), while fostering a culture of innovation and high performance within ICT to ensure the business gets the right services, at the right time and at the right cost. You will be accountable as the ultimate custodian of technology in the organization with a goal of delivering strategic value, innovating, and enhancing ICT services over time to meeting the changing needs of the business.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• BSc/BCom in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering / related field, Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent LEVEL 8 qualification.
• NQF Level 9 qualification will be an added advantage.
• 10 years minimum relevant experience in ICT and the governance of digital technology, information management and ICT security and a proven track record of achieving success in a business environment.
• 5 years minimum experience as a CIO / CTO / ICT executive or similar role.
• Experience in managing relationships with multidisciplinary internal and external stakeholders.
 
MAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION
 
Strategy Development and Management
• Establish the vision, mission, and strategic direction for ICT to Keep abreast of leading technology trends, using this insight to translate business strategy into an ICT strategy that will enable it to develop, drive and manage an effective technology strategy and multi-year roadmap that aligns with the business strategy.
• Drive smarter technology investments in the organization and drive value creation to ensure technology services/solutions are cost effective and adequately meet the needs of business. This includes developing managing the ICT budget, annual procurement plan and playing a key role in the procurement process for ICT service providers.
• Lead and direct the office of the CIO in delivering initiatives against the set strategy by ensuring effective business partnering, portfolio management, enterprise architecture, service delivery and ICT governance.
• Partner closely with business to ensure that value realized from ICT solutions is measured, tracked, and reported.
 
Strategic and Advisory ICT and information management Support.
• Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of the execution of ICT Strategy.
• Oversee the development and delivery of an SANRAL ICT system, capacity and performance that meets the changing and future needs of SANRAL and embracing new technology and creating efficiencies.
• Oversee the implementation of Information Technology standards and best practices in all technology solutions.
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of the SANRAL systems capacity and performance.
• Oversee the implementation and enhancement of an ICT Governance Framework.
 
Business Performance and Operations
• Establish ICT governance processes that enable enterprise agility, transformative service performance improvements and alignment to architectural standards while enforcing adherence to compliance requirements.
• Be accountable for the performance and operation of all ICT services and solutions while ensuring efficiency and consistent levels of service that meet or exceed business expectations.
• Direct and oversee the effective management of risks and compliance through frequent monitoring of adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations. This includes the overall management of business continuity, security, and quality management to minimize interruptions to business operations.
• Have accountability and act as a point of escalation for all ICT service delivery to business
 
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. A relevant post graduate Master’s degree would be an added advantage.
2. Extensive experience in business administration in a medium to large sized organisation in either public or private sector or both.
3. As an Executive you are the champion of Succession Planning, Transformation, and ICT implementation within your Section and demonstrable /proven experience in any of these areas would be an added advantage.
 
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Should you meet the requirements of the job profile, please kindly send your cover letter, CV and copies of your qualifications to: response@sanral.co.za. 
 
Closing date: 03 May 2024
 
Employment 5 Years Contract
Location SANRAL Head Office, Kuisis Street, Val-De-Grace, Pretoria, South Africa
Closing Date 03/05/2024
 
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