IT Executive

Reporting to the Managing Director

Responsible for a staff compliment of about 30 employees

Manage budget in excess of R85 million

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The Information Office Executive guides and manages the overall provision of Information Technology (IT) services, policies, and programs for the entire company. The successful candidate will provide general oversight of the IT infrastructure, provisioning, planning, integration, installation and operation. She/he will be responsible for researching and planning for implementation of the relevant technologies. The tasks include managing the system hardware, operating systems, software, and procedures that adhere to the companys values and goals. The Information Office Executive will also oversee the company's Information Office staff and work closely with Executive and Senior management about the business of IT and report progress on various projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelors degree in information systems or equivalent

MBA or equivalent post graduate qualification will be advantageous

Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience and Information Office

Management experience at Senior Management level.

Sound people management and team leadership.

Drivers Licence Code 08

Project management experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide overall Information Office governance for the company

Plan, implement and monitor changes in infrastructure configurations

Develop and maintain system standards

Perform system monitoring for security purposes

Work with Information Office Department to enhance current technologies to improve services

Communicate regularly with executive management on information technology

Manage Information Office employees, which includes recruitment, training and development, performance management, guidance, rewards and discipline

Develop best practices and written documentations for Information Office

Oversee the provisioning of the end-user services

Manage the budget and financial aspect of Information Office

Manage hardware and software vendor relationships

Manage Information Office projects

Supports management by providing Information Office advice, guidance and decisions

Complies with Information Office legal requirements and advice management on needed actions

Develop security standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple Information Office platforms