General Manager Information Technology (Re-advert)

Introduction

Area of specialization: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Manager IT will be responsible for formulating the strategy and direction for leadership and governance of information technology (IT) management in the organisation to enable reliable, effective and efficient systems, processes and technologies aligned with the organisation’s business strategy and benefit the business. Task Grade: EEE. Department: Information Management. Business Unit: Information Technology; Location Sunninghill Megawatt Park Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive the implementation of information technology strategy and strategic direction • Information technology performance management and service delivery • Ensure information management, risk management and governance • Provide strategic business (financial and commercial) leadership • Provide strategic project leadership • Manage interested parties’ relations • Manage resources Skills and Competencies Required Behavioural:

• Credible • Strong drive to learn • Integrity • Professionalism • Safety consciousness Leadership:

• General management expertise • Build effective relationships and deliver on expectations • Coaching and mentoring • Results and delivery focused Knowledge:

• General IT and technical understanding • Application management • Auditing and control systems • Software and hardware products • IT infrastructure • Governance requirements for state owned enterprises Skills:

• Strategic analysis and decision making
• Project and contracts management
• Business acumen
• Strong financial and negotiation
• Risk analysis
• Strong communication

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications

• B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Information Technology/Information Management/Computer Science/ Information Systems/Software Engineering and Computer Engineering at NQF7 with 360 credits. Experience:

• 10 years of extensive information technology experience in the energy industry at senior management level. Disclaimer: “If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.” “NTCSA is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of NTCSA and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. NTCSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.” NTCSA is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.