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STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA) - SENIOR MANAGER: ICT RESEARCH & INNOVATION
STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)
VACANCY
REFERENCE NR : SnrMngr/ICT-RT/IR/Nov20
JOB TITLE : Senior Manager: ICT Research & Innovation
JOB LEVEL : D5
SALARY : R 803,818 - R 1,339,697
REPORTS TO : Head of Department: Research & Innovation
DIVISION : Corporate and Digital Strategy
DEPT : Research & Innovation
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal/external)
Purpose of the job
To lead and manage the ICT Research & Innovation unit within the Research & Innovation department to be the Government ICT research hub and thought-leader and to provide research services and pro-active distribution of research material to both government clients and SITA business units so that all relevant information is updated and is available for informed decision making, in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise
Architecture for Government.
Key Responsibility Areas
Support the Research & Innovation in developing and implementing Research & Innovation strategies and roadmaps (from an ICT Research & Innovation perspective) to ensure a comprehensive and integrated Research and Innovation function;
Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of governance mechanisms for ICT Research & Innovation and monitor the adherence thereto so as to deliver quality products in a controlled environment;
Lead and Manage resources (i.e. budget/finances, asset/equipment and staff) within the Unit in order to ensure the efficient operation and that all the resources are utilised optimally;
Participate in the development and implementation of Architectural mechanisms, by providing research to support the development of GWEA
to improve interoperability of government systems by the ICT Research & Innovation;
Programmes/projects manage development/procurement and maintenance projects of ICT Research & Innovation so as to meet Research & Innovation : ICT Research & Innovation service delivery commitments;
Provide pro-active ICT research services and distribution of research material to government departments and to SITA internal business units so as to meet: ICT Research & Innovation service delivery commitments;
Provide basic research on public services and impact on citizens so as to meet ICT Research & Innovation service delivery commitments;
Develop and execute stakeholder relationship management plans to enable effective management and improvement of stakeholder relationships;
Ensure that resources are kept abreast of the latest industry developments and ensure that appropriate technologies are used for knowledge management so as to ensure that innovation and improved productivity
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: Bachelors degree in an ICT related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering) or equivalent. The incumbent will be required to consult and interact with Government Officials, research houses, academic institutions, including the GITO Council and FOSSFA.
Experience: 8-10 years experience in research of the ICT field, including research on ICT technologies, market analysis, general management, operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation. The experience must include the following: 3+ years Experience as a Senior Manager in corporate/public sector; and Experience in ICT research within the corporate/public sector, including: Strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management; Established a track record of managing staff (Cross-functional environment experience highly desirable); Research and published papers on IT; Demonstrated project management competency and the execution of multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects; and o Research analysis of efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and complex business problems.
Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Corporate Governance; ICT Governance and Compliance; Development Methodologies; IT Quality Management; Business Analysis; Business Process Management; General Business Management; General Human Resource Management; General Financial Management; General ICT Procurement; IT Security; ICT Standards; Integration Methodologies; IT Strategies and Architectures; Project Management; Customer management services; Government Information Management; KING IV and Company Act; Architecture Methodologies and Practices; Fraud Awareness; Risk & Issue management; Financial management principles /methodology; ICT business environment and landscape; Government Wide Enterprise Architecture; Government’s Technology Requirements; Government Business Reference Model and Strategy Formulation; Research of Large Systems; Government Solutions; Research & Innovation; Corporate Solutions; Business, statistical and market analysis; Security (Software and Technologies); Portal (HTML, CSS, JAVA scripting, Portlets with various integrations) ; Interfacing and Integration (Middleware Technologies); Entity Relationship Diagrams; Governance Processes and Standards (COBIT, ITIL, UML); Project Management principles (PM Bok/Prince 2).
Provide basic research on public services and impact on citizens so as to meet ICT Research & Innovation service delivery commitments;
Develop and execute stakeholder relationship management plans to enable effective management and improvement of stakeholder relationships;
Ensure that resources are kept abreast of the latest industry developments and ensure that appropriate technologies are used for knowledge management so as to ensure that innovation and improved productivity
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: Bachelors degree in an ICT related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering) or equivalent. The incumbent will be required to consult and interact with Government Officials, research houses, academic institutions, including the GITO Council and FOSSFA.
Experience: 8-10 years experience in research of the ICT field, including research on ICT technologies, market analysis, general management, operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation. The experience must include the following: 3+ years Experience as a Senior Manager in corporate/public sector; and Experience in ICT research within the corporate/public sector, including: Strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management; Established a track record of managing staff (Cross-functional environment experience highly desirable); Research and published papers on IT; Demonstrated project management competency and the execution of multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects; and o Research analysis of efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and complex business problems.
Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Corporate Governance; ICT Governance and Compliance; Development Methodologies; IT Quality Management; Business Analysis; Business Process Management; General Business Management; General Human Resource Management; General Financial Management; General ICT Procurement; IT Security; ICT Standards; Integration Methodologies; IT Strategies and Architectures; Project Management; Customer management services; Government Information Management; KING IV and Company Act; Architecture Methodologies and Practices; Fraud Awareness; Risk & Issue management; Financial management principles /methodology; ICT business environment and landscape; Government Wide Enterprise Architecture; Government’s Technology Requirements; Government Business Reference Model and Strategy Formulation; Research of Large Systems; Government Solutions; Research & Innovation; Corporate Solutions; Business, statistical and market analysis; Security (Software and Technologies); Portal (HTML, CSS, JAVA scripting, Portlets with various integrations) ; Interfacing and Integration (Middleware Technologies); Entity Relationship Diagrams; Governance Processes and Standards (COBIT, ITIL, UML); Project Management principles (PM Bok/Prince 2).
How to apply
Internal candidates must apply using this email address: Masego.internalrecruitment@sita.co.za
External candidates must apply using this email address: Masego.recruitment@sita.co.za
Closing Date: 19 November 2020
Disclaimer
SITA is an Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference number of the position you are applying for.
It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
SITA reserves a right not to make an appointment.
Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance score card contract, verification of the applicants documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only.
Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.
CV’s sent to incorrect email address will not be considered.