Director: Information Systems Development ICT Services at Nelson Mandela University

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• The main purpose of this job is directing the design, development and deployment of digital solutions to enable the core and other support functions of the University with a strong focus on Business Process Improvement (BPI) and advancing smart campuses.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide technical leadership in the deployment of information systems and digital solutions to streamline major university processes such as academic administration, Human Resource Management, Financial management, Procurement etc
• To lead leveraging of data to provide a Business Intelligence (BI) capability for the university
• Research, analyse, design, implement and manage information systems initiatives
• Manage the university’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Learning Management Systems;
• Manage a team of Business Analysts, systems analysts, Application/software developers, educational technologists, Audio Visual, multimedia and other specialists
• To manage the operational and capital budget for the directorate
• Manage of third parties with respect to resources and ICT projects;
• Directing System integration and support for learning and teaching/classroom technologies are additional requirements.
• Project Management for Information Systems design and innovation

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in teams.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate directorate staff comprising Application developers, business analysts, trainers, project teams, DBAs, System Engineers and technicians. 
• Demonstrable grasp of project management in systems development and deployment of ICT solutions.
• Proven strong analytical, solution-design and problem solving skills.
• Experience in writing and evaluating business proposals and reports.
• Proven experience in implementation and support of ERP solutions;
• Experience in system integration.
• Extensive experience in design and deployment of Business Intelligence (BI) and data analytics capability;
• Proven ability to research emerging information system and information security/cybersecurity trends;
• Possess strong business, system analysis and design skills using proven methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of IT Architecture Frameworks (preferably TOGAF) •
• Good understanding of IT governance and adoption of best practice frameworks including CoBIT, ITIL, Val IT.

 
REQUIREMENTS
 

• M+4 Degree/Diploma in Information Technology, Information Systems or Computer Science. • At least 6 years’ experience during which core competencies were gained and/or improved. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ managerial experience in Middle Management