Chief Information Officer at Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:

Develop and integrate ICT systems to ensure the smooth running of all existing systems. Implement modern infrastructure and ensure the maintenance of architectural models of business processes. Ensure effective and efficient business operations through optimizing the use of information and management of ICT-related projects across PPRA.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent NQF level 9.
• 10 years working experience, 3 - 5 of which must be at senior management level in a large/complex organization.
• Understanding of ICT Systems, Networks, and ICT Architecture.
• Sound knowledge and experience of having formulated, implemented, and maintained a robust cybersecurity strategy and framework.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering comprehensive cybersecurity awareness training programs which were implemented to maintain a high level of awareness among all users.
• Understanding and knowledge of large-scale system development and maintenance.
• Legislation applicable to PPRA, PFMA, GAAP, KING IV, LRA, SDA, BCEA, and Companies Act.
• Advanced Computer and digital literacy.
• Experience in clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of third-party service providers and ensuring that proper service level agreements or contracts are in place.
• People management skills, Emotional Intelligence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and deliver a strategic ICT direction and ensure uniform delivery in terms of the PPRA ICT performance expectations.
• Contribute to the development of the PPRA Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan and provide input based on a review of ICT-related issues, trends, and best practices in the industry.
• Manage and position the ICT Unit’s operations to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and build its position and credibility in the organization and the industry.
• Oversee the development of an ICT Architecture Plan (Master Systems Plan).
• Oversee the implementation of an IT architectural strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee ICT Operations and Infrastructure Management function.
• Oversee the implementation of ICT governance and security policies, processes, and procedures.
• Provide support for identifying compliance gaps and implementing required remediation.
• Develop a budget and manage compliance with the annual budget.
• Ensure optimization and availability of resources that facilitate service delivery in the division.
• Develop and ensure implementation of quality assurance to manage IT risk.