Chief Information Officer

Agribusiness Development Agency; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A developmental agency in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Chief Information Officer to lead IT strategic and operational planning, manage technical aspects of IT systems, and ensure effective service delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in IT support, ERP systems, and a solid understanding of network security. The role includes developing IT policies and establishing departmental goals to support organizational objectives. Candidates with a BSc in Computer Science and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Matric.
• 3-4 years related IT experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve ADA goals.
• Develop and maintain IT organizational structure.
• Establish IT departmental goals and objectives.
• Identify cost-effective IT investments.
• Manage IT service level agreements and monitor performance.
• Ensure continuous delivery of IT services.
• Develop and implement reporting formats and internal systems.

Skills

Information Technology support

Hardware and Software Support

Data management and recovery

Network security management

IT security policy development

Education

BSc in Computer Science or relevant IT qualification

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Job title : Chief Information Officer

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg

Deadline : November 20, 2025

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Minimum Requirements :

• Must have completed Matric.
• Bsc in Computer Science or relevant IT qualification.
• 3-4 years related IT experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skill & Competences

• Information Technology support.
• Manage the technical aspects of the website,
• Hardware and Software Support
• Data management and recovery
• Development and implementation of IT Disasters Recovery Plan
• Implementation of Electronic Document and Record Management System (EDRMS)
• Development and Implementation of IT security policy and IT controls, access, general and application controls.
• Development of Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) System for ADA.
• Manage network security LAN and WAN (firewall, Servers switches and desktop)

Key Performance Areas :

• To Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve ADA goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across organization.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the business.
• Establish IT departmental goals, objectives and operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems, and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing and in-house development.
• Develop, track and control the information technology annual operating and capital budgets.
• Development business case justifications and cost / benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives.
• Direct development and execution of an enterprise of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
• Ensure continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of IT systems performance.
• Assess and make recommendations on the improvement or re-engineering of the IT organization.
• Design and implement Information Management System for ADA;
• Develop reporting formats (including maps based on internal and external needs);
• Establish and manage internal information management systems;
• Provide accurate and timeous reports to the Board, senior management and other relevant stakeholders
• Support other organizational functions, like Monitoring and Evaluation and Organizational Performance Management processes;
• Establish and manage the physical and digital registries;
• Manage outsourced services
• Establish strategic partnerships with service providers;
• Align Information Technology risk management with enterprise wide risk management;
• Define and adjust Information Technology standards and technologies;
• Optimise costs of services through a mix of internal and external resources;
• Review all computerised and manual systems, information processing equipment and software for acquisition;
• Provide overall management of all computer and communication activities within ADA; and interact with senior management to monitor and validate ADA’s compliance with its security policies.
• Adhoc duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor.