Director: Information and Communications Technology at National Library of South Africa (NLSA)

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Post Graduate degree in IT or related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics) – NQF Level 8
• Eight years of relevant experience with five years having been spent in an ICT management role/position.
• Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in IT or related field will be an added advantage
• Industry certification and/or knowledge of (i.e. CBAP, PMP, Prince II, TOGAF 9, etc.)
• Exposure to industry standards and notations (i.e. UML, RUP, OOD, BABoK, PMBoK, ITIL, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of Library Management Systems will be an added advantage.
• Experience in management, development and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
• Experience in the management and development of ICT staff.
• Experience in systems developmental projects and/or consulting.
• Experience with the development of IT governance and controls.
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Dynamics product stack and Open Source.
• Ability to interact at the highest level (Board, ExCo, etc.) in the organisation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiating and training skills.
• Business planning, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Extensive programme and project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Innovative and solutions orientated.
• Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and manage a multi-year ICT vision, strategy, and modernisation roadmap based on corporate strategic plans, operational imperatives, business capabilities and governance prescripts.
• Provide an advisory role in linking strategic objectives and goals with enabling technology (IT) modernisation roadmaps and associated best practices.
• Ensure the safety of the NLSA’s systems and data.
• Implement, monitor and evaluate the business continuity framework, policy and procedure.
• Define IT governance policies and organisational structures based on future expectations to ensure that the National Library of South Africa’s investment exposure in technology is optimally managed.
• Identify and manage risks associated with enabling technology aspects of the organisation.
• Implement and manage quality assurance and change management activities to support the ICT advancement programmes.
• Continuous review of the ICT environment to ensure its relevance to the organisation’s strategic and operations mission.
• Partner with Supply Chain Management division to negotiate and structure service level agreements (SLAs) with service providers for products and services that ensure optimal return on investment for the NLSA.
• Present to relevant structures up to Board level.
• Actively manage the administration of enterprise information infrastructure, security and related operations.
• Ensure effective management of IT budget, assets and human resources.