Director: IT Strategy, Governance, And IT Projects at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

• A Masters or Equivalent qualification in Information and Communication Technology, or, Computers Science, or a relevant equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• Experience in a senior management position leading ICTS management team.
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in IT project management & implementation.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in IT Governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prior experience in the management of a major ICTS function in a corporate environment across the
• entire ICTS value chain.
• Strategic background in the planning and management of the IT Strategy, Risk & Compliance function.
• Prior experience in the management of ICTS programmes and projects.
• IT Strategy, Risk & Compliance.
• Management of control systems to minimize risk and improve compliance.
• CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, ITIL and / or COBIT certifications, cybersecurity certification.
• Implement, maintain and monitor DUT ICT Governance framework.
• Implement, maintain, monitor and improve the ICTS internal controls framework.
• Implement, maintain and monitor the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Implement, maintain, monitor and improve ICTS Risk Management processes.
• Evaluate and report on ICTS Projects, Business Continuity Management & IT Disaster Recovery.
• Ensure effective resource management (human, financial and physical) within the Unit.

Special Requirements: 

• Required to work extensive hours.
• Required to work across different delivery sites.