IT Director — Strategy, Security & Transformation

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance invites an IT Director to lead ICT Operations, Cybersecurity, IT Governance, Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure and Project Delivery. You will align IT strategy with organisational goals and steer large technology projects across distributed environments.

The ideal candidate has a strong educational background in information systems or computer science and extensive leadership experience in enterprise technology settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related field.
• PM certification like Scrum Master is advantageous.
• Experience in IT governance and security governance is a plus.
• Senior management experience in ICT/enterprise tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the organisation's IT and Cybersecurity strategy.
• Lead ICT Operations, Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity functions.
• Oversee enterprise technology projects from planning through implementation.
• Drive strategic technology initiatives and digital transformation programs.
• Manage IT budgets, investments, resource planning, supplier relationships.
• Ensure reliable, secure, cost-effective ICT services across the organisation.
• Oversee cybersecurity governance, risk management, incident response and compliance.
• Lead IT governance, risk, compliance, and information management programmes.
• Align business goals with technology strategy and delivery.
• Manage technology vendors, contracts, service providers, and performance.
• Provide executive reporting on risks, progress, and security posture.
• Lead and develop high-performing ICT and Cybersecurity teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Executive reporting

Decision making under pressure

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems / Computer Science / Informatics

Project Management Certification (e.g. Scrum Master)

IT Governance/Management Certification advantageous

Security/Governance Certification advantageous

Tools

IT Governance frameworks

Cloud experience

Incident response planning

Vendor and contract management

Job description

Network Finance invites an IT Director to lead ICT Operations, Cybersecurity, IT Governance, Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure and Project Delivery. You will align IT strategy with organisational goals and steer large technology projects across distributed environments.

The ideal candidate has a strong educational background in information systems or computer science and extensive leadership experience in enterprise technology settings.