(928) Strategy Specialist - BSTD at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate and drive the formulation, review and refinement of the IT strategy of the SARB on a periodic basis in alignment with the changing IT business environment.
• Provide thought leadership, decision support and strategic consultation to the SARB’s Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD) and the business.
• Package and present the IT strategy to key stakeholders for the purposes of engagements and approvals.
• Facilitate and drive the development of the IT business plan in support of the IT strategy.
• Establish and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships throughout the IT strategy life cycle to ensure the approval and adoption thereof.
• Proactively research and assess both internal and external environments which may impact on the management of information and the adoption of technology relevant to the SARB.
• Track and report on the progress of execution against the IT strategy.
• Factor an appropriate funding model to enable the practical execution of the IT strategy and make recommendations on how to achieve long-term scalability, reduce operational costs and better support business processes.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• at least an Honours degree (NQF 8) in IT or Commerce, or an equivalent qualification; and
• at least 8–10 years’ experience in strategy development, with a strong focus on IT.

Additional requirements include:

• experience in strategy development and maintenance;
• managing complexity and ambiguity;
• showing resilience;
• having a strong drive for results;
• being a strong team player; and