Assistant Director: Financial Systems Implementation REF NO: LPT/443

• SALARY : R487 197 per annum Level 09 CENTRE : Head Office - Polokwane

REQUIREMENTS

• NQF level 6 qualification in Financial Information Systems / Business Analysis / System Development / Information Technology IT or related field as recognized by SAQA.
• Three 3 years' functional experience at Supervisory level / Senior / State Accountant in Business Analysis / Financial Information Systems / System Development. Valid vehicle driver's license with exception of persons with disabilities.

Knowledge & Skills

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of ICT operations, Systems development, ICT Governance and Programme / Project Management and relevant ICT regulations and Prescripts. Ability to convert business requirements into ICT technical requirements as well as system development using relevant technology, Promotion of Access of Information Act, Negotiation skills.
• People Management. Financial solving. Planning & organising. Time management. Strategic Planning. Policy analysis and development. Good communication skills. Computer software programs Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Facilitation skills. Co-ordination skills. Leadership skills. Change and Knowledge Management. Group dynamics. Diversity Management.

DUTIES

• Mapping of business processes to maximise effectiveness and efficiencies in the province. Lay BPM foundation engage on stakeholder analysis and manage BPM projects and formulate future shaping force.
• Compile process inventory. Establish performance measures, measure process performance, analyse performance gaps, determine process vision and design principle for new processes.
• Determine improvement approach. Develop high level process alternative and conduct details process design. Develop implementation plan. Monitor process performance.
• Document all necessary documents. Implement new financial systems and enhance existing. Assess new system requests. Conduct research and benchmark on financial systems. Develop an assessment report.
• Develop a business case. Prepare / develop implementation plan. Conduct post implementation analysis and support on newly implemented systems. Draft a post implementation and support report.
• Review and improve on current business processes. Consult with clients Government Departments management and personnel to identify, define, and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, input requirements, and levels of systems access. Identify opportunities for improving business process through information systems and / or non-system driver changes.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals to develop new systems and / or operational changes. Identify and document 215 gaps between current and desired state for systems and process. Develop and maintain project documentation including business requirements, functional specification, and test plans. Participate in project planning and estimation activities. Serve as liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure that business requirements are accurately translated into technical solutions.
• Conduct user acceptance testing UAT and ensure that solutions meet business requirements. Conduct on job training for end-users. Improve and reengineer existing business processes.
• Map current business that incorporates financial systems according to Toolkit on Public Service Business Process Mapping. Assist with the development of a business case, scope and requirements documents. Conduct research on implementation approached strategies. Develop assessment reports. Prepare / develop implementation plans.
• Conduct benchmark exercise on financial systems. Ensure effective participation in administering specific ADHOC projects. Organize meetings with implementing Departments. Scribe meeting discussions. Document minutes and resolution registers. Analyse and document business processes. Conduct readiness assessment for implementation of new systems. Develop assessment reports with recommendation. Develop implementation plans.