Job title : General Manager: Application and Infrastructure Modernisation
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : January 04, 2025 Quick Recommended Links MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- NQF Level 8 Qualification: Information Communications Technology
Certification on:
- Enterprise Architecture (i.e. TOGAF).
- ITIL Foundation.
- COBIT 5.
- Cloud Fundamentals (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud).
- Five (5) years general experience in Information Communications Technology.
- Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in Applications and Infrastructure Modernisation.
- With five (5) years management experience and direct exposure to Board Governance structures.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business, and their key responsibilities and outcomes.
- Industry knowledge in terms of broad industry dynamics to engage, encourage, advise, or influence stakeholders and partners on recommended best practices for improved ICT-driven business outcomes.
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance.
- Knowledge and understanding of the corporate identity of the organisation and the governance mechanisms utilised to govern the corporate identity.
- Sound knowledge of the relevant applicable legislation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
ICT Applications and Infrastructure Modernisati on
- Establish a datacentre infrastructure strategy for all environments (On-premises / Hosted/Cloud).
- Establish the strategic direction for Business Application Modernisation and its implementation.
- Drive efficiencies through automation and digitization of business processes.
- Lead complex strategic sourcing and partnership engagement for critical ICT Services through a well-defined performance.
- Demand and Acquisition process for engineering and non-engineering.
Performance Management within the Applications and Infrastructure management team
- Develop and manage performance-based scorecards to manage and ensure continuous improvement of the Applications and Infrastructure unit; and
- Establish key performance indicators, qualitative and quantitative metrics to capture, report on Applications and Infrastructure performance.
Applications and Infrastructure Modernization advisory and stakeholder management
- Provide expert, authoritative advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of Business Applications and infrastructure Modernization strategy and practice to inform business planning and action
- Encourage innovative approaches and enhance value through improved business efficiency and outcomes
