The Chief Information Officer is responsible for providing vision and leadership for developing and implementing Information Technology initiatives that align with the missions of the organization. The Chief Information Officer is further responsible for the planning and implementation of enterprise Information Technology systems in support of operations in order to improve cost effectiveness, service quality and mission development. Development of IT strategy and architecture aligned to business strategy. Ensure measures are in place for implementation of IT Strategy and architecture. Oversee IT Service Delivery and ensuring high levels of service to the organisation. Ensure adequate technical infrastructure capabilities. Give direction to team in realising the organisation's strategic objectives. Impacts positively on team morale, sense of belonging and participation. Develops detailed action plans to execute strategic initiatives. Monitor performance measures to evaluate the success of strategies. Achieves strategic objectives against specified performance measures. Manages and calculates risks in collaboration with Risk Management. Communicate strategic plans to the organisation. Utilise strategic planning methods and Tools. Develop business applications that match business requirements. Ensure optimal functioning and maintenance of the organization, business support and Customer-facing systems. Establish broad stakeholder involvement and communicates IT solutions and services status. Defines roles and responsibilities for IT services and solutions team members and clearly communicates expectations. Balances quality of work with IT targets and budget. Identifies and manages risks to IT Services and Solution by assessing potential risks and building contingencies into IT Plans. Ensure effective management of data. Ensure effective records and document management system. Custodian of the IT governance framework and IT Operating Model. Align IT risk management with enterprise-wide risk management. Effectively assumes the role of institutional advocate for business. Management solutions and brings specialist expertise to assist in integrating IT throughout the organisation. Assists the Council and Executives to establish and communicate the organization's IT objectives and direction. Implements appropriate IT reporting to the Council, CEO, Executive Committee, and Senior Management and facilitate managers to develop reporting protocols, including quantitative and qualitative thresholds, and monitor the reporting process. Develop and oversee appropriate policies and procedures to guide the IT function. Ensure compliance to Public Finance Management Act, Corporate Governance and other relevant Treasury regulations requirements. Ensure that audit requests are promptly adhered to within the stipulated timelines. Maintain Risk Register and implement remedial plans for the IT Section. Ensure effective management of Information Security Controls. Responsible for functional budget and overall financial management of the IT Section. Manage IT Service Level Agreements (SLA) with service providers. Ensure cost optimisation measures are in place within the Section. Implement and effectively manage the approved budgets, procurement plans, report variances, and monitor the implementation of remedial actions to minimise impact. Build client relations by demonstrating professionalism, appropriate self-confidence, a facilitative communication style, and constructive response to client needs. Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with team members and others by demonstrating productivity, initiative and flexibility. Educate management on Information Technology concepts by using internal control frameworks and other leading practices to design adequate and effective internal controls. Establish and maintain lines of communication and systems of reporting within the organisation. Make presentation on IT activities at different governance and management structures. A Bachelor's degree (NQF7) in Information Technology is mandatory Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) Minimum ten (10) years SAP Practical knowledge and experience with SAP ERP environment combined with expertise in Digital Transformation Exposure to the Public Sector TEMPORARY (6 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) Apply Now

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