The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is a state owned entity formed in 1999 mandated to develop and operate the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) which is located adjacent the modern deep water port facility, Port of Ngqura-developed and owned by Transnet National Ports Authority. The CDC attracts investors from all over the world and in different b...
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Development of the digital transformation strategy and the roadmap and ensures its integration with the organisation strategic planning process, and the resulting business strategy and plans;
Lead the implementation of the approved digital transformation strategy for the defined business outcomes;
Ensures that the organisation is developing the digital assets and capabilities that will be needed to survive and thrive in the midterm and long term;
Acts as a champion and change agent in leading the organisational changes required to create and sustain organisation digital capabilities;
Acts as a thought leader on emerging digital business models and technologies, articulating the digital future and the organisation’s role in it internally and externally;
Manage and execute digital transformation projects, ensuring timely delivery, managing budgets, and mitigating risks;
To lead and execute digital transformation projects for external clients as and when required;
Lead the operationalisation of the implemented and approved digital solution and digital capabilities for the organisation;
Builds and maintains external relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as with industry bodies, vendors, and technology analysts to learn and influence;
Manages a team of analysts, researchers, technologists, and champions in executing the organisation’s digital business mission. Incubates new organisation capabilities;
Lead Digital Innovations initiatives within the organisation.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
A Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems;
A Post graduate Degree in Business Management/Leadership - An MBA will be desirable.
Experience
Ten (10) or more years of combined Business and IT Management experience;
Five (5) or more years of progressive leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide programmes, operating and influencing effectively across the organisation and within complex contexts;
Five (5) or more years of experience in information-intensive industries or digitally advanced enterprises;
Experience in innovating business models and developing new channels, business models or business transformation;
Experience of implementing Complex ICT Systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI) related technologies desirable;
ICT Strategy and management consulting experience desirable;