Information & Communication Technology Manager East London at Eastern Cape Liquor Board

Requirements

Minimum requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma or higher in the areas of ICT, orequivalent. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in IT environment, managing systems and personnel at middle management level. Experience in telecommunication and network application systems.
• Strong knowledge of IT Infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, and software will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Key competencies and skills

• Demonstrate evidence of progressive professional development and training.
• Knowledge of King IV. COBIT 5 or COBIT 2019 Foundation and Implementation crucial. Prince 2 or PMBOK crucial. ITL foundation V3 optional but advantageous.
• Excellent information, communication, and technology skills.

Key Performance Areas

• Review, maintain, and develop ICT Policy and Procedures which supports ECLB needs and strategic objectives.
• Develop, manage, and review all strategic direction of the ICT function in support of the ECLB goals.
• Administer all aspects of the ECLB infrastructure in line with ECLB Policies, New
• Research and improved technology.
• Manages day to day operations of the ICT function.
• Lead and organise staff and contractors to manage their work programmes.
• Maintain excellent standards in planning, managing, and delivering ICT programmes and projects.
• Provide the required ICT Functionality, software, and hardware in an effective, efficient, secure, and cost-conscious manner.
• Manage network workplace and hardware infrastructure in an expanding environment, ensure adequate backup and recovery strategies, and systems are in place and reviewed regularly.
• Manage, evaluate, and ensure security concerns for the organisation are addressed e.g. anti-virus, firewall configuration, internal and external penetration testing and user access controls/ user account management. 
• Design, implement, and monitor the ICT risk management plan.
• Manage annual department budgeting, expenditures control, cost containment/reduction.
• Perform such duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer from time to time.