Manager (Development)

Job Purpose

• To plan, coordinate and supervise all activities related to the design, development and implementation of enterprise information systems and software applications for eThekwini Electricity.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Provide input into the ICT strategy and implement industry methodologies, procedures and standards for software development.

• Implement and manage change control processes and systems which involve the development and designing of standards in terms of service level agreements.

• Oversee the specification, development and deployment of new applications, systems software and enhancement.

• Manage projects through undertaking risk assessment and impact analysis.

• Research, implement and adapt appropriate industry adopted methodologies, best practices, procedures and standards for systems development.

• Provide liaison and communication channel to the user as well as third parties.

• Monitor the effectiveness of systems and conduct research on the latest technological developments.

• Manage staff and set goals to be achieved by the section in line with set performance standards.

Competencies

• Organisational awareness.

• Planning and organising.

• Advice and guidance.

• Technical strategy and planning.

• Business change management.

• Data conversion.

• Installation and integration.

• Interpersonal relationships.

• Communication.

• Action and outcome orientation.

• Team orientation.

• Coaching and mentoring.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field.

• Valid motor vehicle driving license

• 5 Years relevant experience.

• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field.

• 6 Years relevant experience.