894 Chief Information Officer (CIO)(P4) at Central University of Technology, Free State

Main tasks

• Strategy & operational planning
• Provide leadership & guidance in relation to the implementation, monitoring & evaluation of the digital transformation strategy
• Acquisition, deployment & maintenance pertaining to fit-for-purpose technologies
• Operational Management
• Vendor management
• Financial planning & expenditure management
• Manage the performance & development of staff
• IT governance & management reports

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• Postgraduate degree (NQF 8) or equivalent in Computer Science/Information Systems or any other Information Technology (IT) related field.
• Ten (10) years relevant experience, of which five (5) should be in managing an ICT environment.
• Experience in strategic planning, operational execution, as well as monitoring and evaluation of IT solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems.
• Significant experience in the implementation of Digital Transformation Strategy.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience

• Master’s degree (NQF 9) or equivalent qualification in Computer Science / Information Systems / Management or any other information technology-related field.
• Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, of which ten (10) should be in management of an ICT environment.
• Five (5) years of proven experience as a Chief Information Officer (CIO).
• Proven experience in IT planning, organisation, and development.
• Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures.
• Understanding of ICT Governance.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously