General Manager Information Technology - Head Office - Durban
Overview
The General Manager Information Technology is responsible for leading and overseeing the IT function within the Bank. This role involves ensuring the effective development, implementation, and management of IT strategies, systems, risk, and operations to support the achievement of business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the availability, performance, and security of IT systems and infrastructure.
- Manage the IT budget, including cost optimization and resource allocation.
- Implement IT Corporate governance frameworks, Charters and policies to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
- Manage IT-related risks and ensure appropriate controls are in place including regular risk assessments.
- Oversee all IT-related functions, including software management, data management, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and tech support.
- Ensure efficient, effective, and best-practice aligned IT operations.
- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures in line with recognised frameworks that ensure the security, integrity, and availability of the company's data and IT systems.
- Develop, maintain and implement Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans in consultation with business, IT and 3rd party stakeholders.
- Ensure regulatory compliance in respect of issued guidance notes and assessments.
- Overall responsibility for the performance, development and resourcing of IT staff within the division.
- Develop and implement IT strategies and roadmaps aligned with the overall organization's goals and industry best practices.
- Define and prioritize IT projects and initiatives to drive innovation and operational efficiency in accordance with Business needs.
- Monitor emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and to gain/maintain a competitive advantage.
- Project manage the implementation of Bank approved projects that require IT intervention from start to completion.
- Develop and implement robust security strategies, policies, and procedures to protect the Bank’s confidential and sensitive information, systems, and data.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of strong security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, identity management, access controls, and encryption technologies.
- Work closely with service providers that render SOC (Security Operations Centre) and SIEM (Security Information & Event Management) services.
- Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Ensure audit and risk issues raised by internal/external Auditors and Risk are tracked, monitored and addressed within targeted timeframes and budget.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, such as the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA).
- Stay abreast of the latest security threats, trends, and best practices.
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