Chief Information Officer at National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)

Purpose:-

• To lead, direct and manage the ICT resources and plan including policy and practice development, planning, budgeting, resourcing and training; and more importantly able to calculate how to increase profits via use of ICT frameworks, as well the vital role of reducing expenditure and limiting damage by setting up controls and planning for possible disasters.

KPA/ Key outputs:-

• Alignment of ICT strategies with the organisational strategies
• Direct all ICT Operational and Project Management Initiatives
• Provide an accurate account of technology asset lifecycle costs and risks to maximize the business value of technology strategy, architecture, funding, contractual and sourcing decisions
• Overall responsibility for management of lifecycles of ICT policies and procedures as well as all processes that pertain to creation, review, approval and publishing of such policies and / or procedures
• Ensure compliance and develop risk management processes
• Manage effectively and efficiently the ICT resources and processes to facilitate the achievement of organisational strategic objectives
• Management of all human and financial resources within area of control.

Requirements

Requirements/ Experience: -

• Honours degree or equivalent in Business Information System Management or in Computer Science.
• Masters’ degree in a related field would be an added advantage
• 10 years’ experience in an ICT environment of which 5 years in a managerial position

Knowledge and Skills: -

• In-depth knowledge of strategic planning and execution, In-depth knowledge of contracting and change management, In depth knowledge of information technology computer systems and software, In-depth knowledge of ICT risk management, Knowledge of PFMA principles and practices, Knowledge of principles and practices around personnel management, Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework, Report writing skills, Project management

Behavioral attributes: -

• Planning and organised; Communication skills - written and verbal; Leadership ability; Analytical Strategic thinker;
• Presentation skills; Negotiation skills; Adaptability