Ict Development And Architecture Manager

Tower Group South Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ICT services provider is seeking a skilled professional to implement and manage ICT strategies in Durban. The role demands extensive experience in ICT security and database management, alongside qualifications in system analysis. Key responsibilities include overseeing system improvements and ensuring high standards of documentation and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of Agile methodologies to drive effective organizational changes.

Qualifications

• 5 years ICT security experience in a Systems Development Environment.
• IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP).
• INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP).

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic reviews of existing systems for effectiveness.
• Plan and oversee system improvements and new system implementations.
• Ensure thorough system testing is conducted with external vendors.

Skills

ICT strategy development

Analytical problem-solving

Microsoft SQL

Agile methodologies

Database security management

Education

NQF Level 7 qualification with ICT majors

Tools

Power BI

Visual Basic

C#

SQL queries

Job description

Purpose of Job

This position encompasses the planning, analysis, design, and implementation for the development and execution of ICT strategy by applying multidimensional business combining capabilities, end-to-end value delivery, information, and organizational structure and the relationships among these business views and strategies, products, policies, initiatives, and stakeholders

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification at NQF Level 7 with ICT majors
• Microsoft SQL
• IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
• INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP)
• DEAC Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA)
• Sound knowledge of IT systems (hardware, software, databases, networking, security), strategic thinking, excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Main Job Functions

5 years ICT security experience in a Systems Development Environment

Internal (Team) Interaction: Organisation wide information sharing, support, advice, persuasion and education on ICT security

External Interaction (information, support, advice, persuasion / negotiation): Service providers – information, advice, persuasion and negotiation

Local Authorities: Information, advice, persuasion and negotiation on effective use of Fund systems and system needs relating functionality, Reviewing, Planning and Systems Design

Conduct periodic reviews of existing systems and applications for effectiveness and efficiency in meeting business needs, and develop strategies for improvement

Scope development requests and requirements from business, evaluate through feasibility study for adoption decision making

Identifying member challenges and restraints of use / ease of access to systems.

Plan, scope, document and oversee system improvements through enhancement, integration or interfacing of existing systems, as well as implementation of new systems for adoption (Mobile app, website, CRM, doc. management, financial systems, etc.)

Intermediate development level required (SQL queries & updates, Visual Basic, C#, HTML)

Interdisciplinary system solution architecture understanding required (Eg. Microsoft, Unix, SQL, APIs, Apache, IIS)

Liaison to development support team and internal staff for feedback, as well as soliciting inter‑department end‑user feedback to ensure high accuracy of development undertakings.

Ensure thorough system and UAT testing is conducted in collaboration with external vendors / developers and responsible staff, prior to release

Documentation – Formulation of any new systems documentation, review and update existing, and drawing of schematics and diagrams for clear understanding of structures.

Database Management (Security, migrations, mergers)

Driving Data Quality initiatives (3rd party enrichment, mandatory fields, procedures, OCR existing documents, standardisation, identification of missing fields and corrective plans)

Building Data warehouse & marts, Power BI reporting

Establish and ensure adherence to best practice guidelines of System Development Life‑Cycle (SDLC) of all business applications.

Good project management skills, and able to follow Agile Development and Project management methodologies, defining, clearly communicating and following up milestones, to execute high significant organisational‑wide application changes.

Implement standards of compliance and good practice, taking into