Head Of Information Systems

Humankind Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Head of Information Systems in Cape Town. This role involves overseeing the Business and System Analysis, Helpdesk, Testing, and Infrastructure functions. Candidates should have at least 5 - 7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the insurance sector, and possess a relevant degree. Key responsibilities include vendor management and designing scalable solutions to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Min of 5 - 7 years' experience in an equivalent role, preferably in insurance.
• Strong academic performance in relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Business and System Analysis, Helpdesk, Testing and Infrastructure.
• Manage vendor relationships and priorities within the IT context.
• Design scalable solutions and coordinate sprint planning.

Skills

Business analysis

Information systems management

Vendor management

Disaster recovery planning

Education

Relevant Degree (e.g., BCom, B Bus Science)

Job description

Reference : HC

Role Overview

Moipo-1Lead the Way in Cape Town : Exciting Opportunity as Head of Information Systems for Our Esteemed Client This role requires knowledge of Short-term Insurance processes, business analysis experience in an IT context, and a strong technical background including integrations.

The role is responsible for overseeing the Business and System Analysis, Helpdesk (Internal and External), Testing and Infrastructure, and Desktop support functions. In addition, the role is required to perform vendor management including managing priorities and plays a crucial role in the architecture of solutions from a strategic perspective.

Responsibilities

Maintains information systems by planning, monitoring, and coordinating employees—offers coaching, leadership, and training to manage staff performance—assesses information systems results by auditing their application and results—participates in planning and designing technologies to meet the growing needs of the business—safeguarding assets by planning and implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures—maintains safe and healthy working environment by ensuring that information systems staff complies with organizational policies—determines priorities and effective solutions to meet business requirements.

• Design usable, elegant, practical, and scalable solutions to meet business needs.
• Conduct scoping sessions with vendors, business users or testers.
• Plan and manage implementation of solutions on an enterprise level—support team members in achieving delivery objectives.
• Coordinate sprint planning.
• Provide technical and business support to team members.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree (e.g., BCom, B Bus Science degree) with strong academic performance.
• Min of 5 - 7 years' experience in an equivalent role (preferably in insurance).

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