(1800) Strategy Specialist - BSTD

South African Reserve Bank

Pretoria

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The South African Reserve Bank invites a senior IT strategy lead in Pretoria to drive the development, review and implementation of the IT strategy aligned with the Bank's transformation agenda.

You will coordinate with the Business Solutions and Technology Department, package and present strategies to key stakeholders, and develop an IT business plan that supports scalable delivery and long-term value for SARB.

Job description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to facilitate and drive the development, review and implementation of the information technology (IT) strategy to support the transformation of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

Facilitate and drive the formulation, review and refinement of the IT strategy of the SARB on a periodic basis in alignment with the changing IT business environment.

Provide thought leadership, decision support and strategic consultation to the SARB's Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD) and the business.

Package and present the IT strategy to key stakeholders for the purposes of engagements and approvals.

Facilitate and drive the development of the IT business plan in support of the IT strategy.

Establish and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships throughout the IT strategy life cycle to ensure the approval and adoption thereof.

Proactively research and assess both internal and external environments which may impact on the management of information and the adoption of technology relevant to the SARB.

Track and report on the progress of execution against the IT strategy.

Factor an appropriate funding model to enable the practical execution of the IT strategy and make recommendations on how to achieve long-term scalability, reduce operational costs and better support business processes.