IT Specialist

Interdot Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology management company in Pretoria is seeking an IT Manager to provide technical leadership and manage IT projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for optimizing processes, ensuring IT governance, and developing strategies for service delivery. Requirements include an Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, at least 5 years of experience, and management experience. This role involves budget management and stakeholder relationship management, making it crucial for effective delivery of IT solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Information, Communications Technology.
• Management experience from middle management.
• Experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Optimize existing processes for improved delivery and control.
• Ensure sound governance for business continuity.
• Develop a clear service delivery strategy.
• Monitor expenditure against budgetary limits.

Skills

Business applications and project management strategies

Understanding of IT Governance frameworks

Education

Advanced Diploma / Bachelors Degree in Information Technology

Job description

To provide guidance and technical leadership, develop and execute the knowledge management and information technology strategy in line with business strategic goals by improving existing business tools, and systems and introducing other technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

IT MANAGEMENT

• Optimizes existing processes or introduces new systems and processes leading to more effective measurement of delivery and control.
• Effectively manages relationships with supporting and dependent stakeholders.
• Introduces or improves processes associated with the effective delivery of Information Technology (IT) project goals within the sphere of Business Systems.
• Creates business value through technology and development of internal systems.
• Guides projects associated with Business Systems where internal stakeholders are responsible for the delivery of enhanced software.
• Manages projects associated with Business Systems where external vendors are involved.
• Represents division on technical systems to clients of externally developed systems.
• Makes decisions on technical systems and champions Business Systems.
• Serves as a functional advisor for Business Systems.
• Structures quality gateways in the delivery of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Manages all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.

IT GOVERNANCE

• Ensure sound Governance for Business Continuity
• Develop CBE IT Governance Framework in line with IT applicable laws and regulations and prescripts including the ICT Public Service Cooperate Governance is the ICT Policy Framework (CGICTPF)
• COBIT
• Develop and Implement an ICT Strategic plan.
• Review and implement an IT Security Policy and an IT Risk Management framework in line with Enterprise Risk Management.
• Continuous review and implementation of IT policies and procedures

STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP

• Develop a clear strategy and an implementable service delivery program in consultation with business units
• Identify opportunities to outsource, where feasible in line with CBE policies and process
• Design internal work processes to improve customer service
• Provide guidance and mentorship to ensure teams’ technical skills and knowledge are kept abreast of industry trends

BUDGET MANAGEMENT

• Analyses the business plan to determine the financial requirements.
• Obtains the budgetary prescriptions from the Finance Division.
• Determines financial allocations in accordance with deliverables.
• Submits budget for approval in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Monitors expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits.
• Peruses monthly expenditure statements from Finance and addresses anomalies.
• Explores opportunities to reduce costs.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Takes projects from original concept through final implementation.
• Defines project scope and objectives.
• Develops and implements technical project management tools such as plans, schedules, project estimates and resource plans.
• Develops responsibility and compliance matrices.
• Interfaces with all areas affected by the project.
• Conducts project meetings and undertakes project tracking and analysis.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
• Provides technical and analytical guidance to the project team.
• Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of the problem.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Sets performance objectives for employees.
• Ensures that all employees have signed performance agreements.
• Conducts employee appraisals.
• Draws up action plans to address poor performance.
• Identifies training needs of employees.
• Ensures ongoing training and development of employees.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced Diploma / Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in Information Technology (IT)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Information, Communications Technology.
• Management experience from middle management.
• Experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

COMPETENCIES

• Business applications and project management strategies and plans
• Understanding of IT Governance framework, strategies, policies, and practices an Business Continuity Management, COBIT, ITIL and Database Management System testing strategies and protocols
• Reporting
• A valid driver's license