The City of Johannesburg Metro is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to fill the role of Group Executive Director: Group Information Communications and Technology (ICT).
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving Johannesburg’s technological advancement and innovation. If you’re a passionate ICT leader with a proven track record of success, this could be the challenge you’ve been waiting for.
Designation: Group Executive Director: Group Information Communications and Technology
Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Group Information Communications and Technology Management
Remuneration: R2 148 405 p/a (Total Remuneration Package)
Location: Metro Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Closing date: 22 April 2024
Primary Function:
- Your main responsibility will be to lead the development of a strong and effective Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team. This includes designing, creating, managing, and supporting the team to achieve the overall business goals of the group.
- You’ll play a key role in integrating ICT with various aspects of the organization. This involves designing the ICT structure, overseeing its development, and providing guidance and support. You’ll also ensure smooth integration of ICT with business processes, knowledge management, and data governance.
- Ultimately, you’ll be responsible for delivering secure and efficient ICT services that are well-integrated with the organization’s needs.
Minimum requirements:
- Matric/Grade 12;
- Bachelor’s Degree in ICT/Computer Science/Information Systems or associated discipline at NQF level 7;
- A minimum of 10 years overall working experience;
- 5 years of senior management experience and 3 years of middle management experience in ICT Management, System Development and Analysis in a large organisation;
- Demonstrated experience in ICT strategic planning in ICT strategic planning and development, project management and policy development;
- Experience with infrastructure and system design and development from business requirements analysis through day-to-day management;
- Demonstrated experience in developing ICT functional requirements and managing new service development;
- Experience in leading small to medium-sized service development ICT projects;
- Valid driver’s license;
- Comprehensive understanding of local government;
- Knowledge of the City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed methodologies, legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks;
- In-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment and the public sector generally including the democratic, political, and organizational framework;
- The incumbent should meet the standards set out in the Core Competency Requirements as per Regulations;
- Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation;
- Good knowledge of performance management system;
- Good knowledge of the MFMA and MFMA Regulations, (Act No.56 of 2003).
Key Performance Areas:
- Provide technical direction for the department;
- Lead, direct, and control the Departmental strategy that permits administration and related functions that supports the service delivery components of the Department;
- Initiate and participate in the development of effective and efficient Department organizational structures, processes and systems;
- Ensure capacitation of the Department’s structure through effective and efficient Recruitment, Selection and Placement processes;
- Provide strategic leadership to the Department;
- Provide information and Network Technology Operations;
- Provide Customer and Service Relationship Management;
- Provide Application Development and Systems Support;
- Provide Programme and Portfolio Management;
- Provide Enterprise Architecture Management;
- Provide ICT Security, Risk, Audit and Governance;
- Lead, support and control the financial management, budgeting and forecasting processes;
- Ensure effective control of Human Resources;
- Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Department and Individual performance;
- Lead preparation of impact assessment, feasibility studies, due diligence, and associated management plans; and
- Provide strategic leadership to the department and contribute towards the overall management of the organisation.
Leading Competencies:
- Strategic Planning and Strategy Formulation – Ability to understand the process of strategic planning and contribute effectively to IDP formulation.
- Strategic Direction and Leadership – Provide and direct a vision for the institution, and inspire and deploy others to deliver on the strategic institutional mandate.
- People Management – Effectively manage, inspire, and encourage people, respect diversity, optimise talent and build and nurture relationships in order to achieve institutional objectives.
- Financial Management – Ability to compile, plan and manage budgets, control cash flow, institute financial risk management and administer procurement processes in accordance with recognised financial practices. Further to ensure that all financial transactions are managed in an ethical manner.
- Program and Project Management – Ability to understand program and project management methodology; plan, manage, monitor, and evaluate specific activities in order to deliver on set objectives.
- Change Leadership – Ability to direct and initiate institutional transformation on all levels in order to successfully drive and implement new initiatives and deliver professional and quality services to the community.
- Governance Leadership – Ability to promote, direct, and apply professionalism in managing risk and compliance requirements and apply a thorough understanding of governance practices and obligations. Further, able to direct the conceptualisation of relevant policies and enhance cooperative governance relationships.
- Moral Competence – Ability to identify moral triggers, apply reasoning that promotes honesty and integrity and consistently display behavior that reflects the principles of good governance.
Core Competencies:
- Moral competence;
- Planning and organising;
- Analysis and innovation;
- Knowledge and information management;
- Communication;
- Results and quality focus;
- Minimum competency requirements for Senior Managers.
- In-depth understanding of Government strategic thinking and policies in relation to ICT and how they can practically be applied;
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration;
- Ability to plan activities, goals, and objectives of staff members and the department and monitor compliance to same as dictated by Group policy;
- Principles and practices of project management;
- Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Analyses and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources;
- Ability to develop and oversee large-scale change initiatives;
- Ability to adapt to changing environments;
- Ability to work to deadlines with good prioritisation and time management skills.
- Sound knowledge of audit principles and practices;
- Principles and practices of risk management;
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Principles and practices of administration and personnel management;
- Knowledge of corporate governance;
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
- Computer literacy;
- Business Acumen;
- Knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation;
- Knowledge of performance management systems;
- Good governance;
- Knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000)
- Strategic Perspective;
- Technological awareness;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Emotional intelligence;
- Leadership and people management skills;
- Goal orientation;
- Customer focus;
- Adaptability;
- Initiative;
- Flexibility;
- Change management;
- Project management;
- Resource management;
- Attention to detail;
- Networking skill;
- Accuracy in analysing and preparing data;
- Reliability;
- Financial management;
- Values and integrity;
- Adherence to policies and regulations;
- Stakeholder Management;
- Time Management;
- Problem-solving and analytical ability.
Enquiries:
If you have any questions or are experiencing challenges while trying to apply, please contact the following person:
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana
E-mail address : SonwabisoS@joburg.org.za
Application Process
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV):
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You can access the Joburg Metro application link through the job advert found on this link: https://joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/Work%20in%20Joburg/Vacancies/2023%20Vacancies/January/Permanent-Positions.aspx
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