CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO)
HWSETA
Vacancy at a glance
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Overview
To provide strategic leadership and governance of the organisation's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) function by developing and implementing an integrated ICT strategy that supports the organisational strategy, digital transformation, cybersecurity, business continuity and service delivery.
Requirements
- Master's Degree (MBA, MCom, MIT or equivalent)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
- COBIT Foundation/Implementation
- ITIL Foundation/Managing Professional
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- Microsoft Azure, AWS or equivalent Cloud certifications
- TOGAF Enterprise Architecture
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
- POPIA / Privacy compliance certification (advantageous)
- Minimum of 10 years' ICT experience, with at least 5 years at senior management level
- Experience in ICT Strategy, ICT Governance, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Systems, ICT Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies, ICT Project Management, Vendor and Contract Management, and Budget Management
- Experience within a State-Owned Entity (SOE), public entity or government environment (advantageous)
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the organisational ICT Strategy aligned to the Strategic Plan
- Lead digital transformation initiatives to improve organisational efficiency
- Identify emerging technologies that support innovation
- Develop ICT roadmaps and investment plans
- Advise Executive Management and the Board on ICT trends and opportunities
- Establish and maintain ICT governance frameworks
- Develop ICT policies, standards and procedures
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation
- Develop and implement the Information Security Strategy
- Oversee cybersecurity governance and manage cyber risk assessments
- Ensure high system availability and oversee cloud services and network infrastructure
- Develop data governance frameworks and promote data quality and integrity
- Develop and manage ICT budgets and oversee ICT procurement
- Lead and develop the ICT team and drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
How to apply
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