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The incumbent will ensure the effective management of ICT infrastructure, enterprise applications, information security, data governance and technology investments while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, governance frameworks and industry best practices.\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS\nA Master's Degree (MBA, MCom, MIT or equivalent)\nCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)\nCertified Information Security Manager (CISM)\nCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)\nCertified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)\nCOBIT Foundation/Implementation\nITIL Foundation/Managing Professional\nProject Management Professional (PMP)\nPRINCE2 Practitioner\nMicrosoft Azure, AWS or equivalent Cloud certifications\nTOGAF Enterprise Architecture\nISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor\nPOPIA / Privacy compliance certification (advantageous)\nMinimum of 10 years' ICT experience, of which at least 5 years must be at senior management level.\nExperience in: ICT Strategy, ICT Governance, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Systems, ICT Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies, ICT Project Management, Vendor and Contract Management and Budget Management.\nExperience within a State-Owned Entity (SOE), public entity or government environment will be an added advantage.\nCORE MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES\nStrategic capability and leadership\nFinancial Management\nChange Management\nKnowledge Management\nService delivery innovation\nProblem solving and analysis\nPeople management and empowerment\nClient orientation and customer focus\nCommunication\nHonesty & Integrity\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nICT Strategy and Digital Transformation\nDevelop and implement the organisational ICT Strategy aligned to the Strategic Plan.\nLead digital transformation initiatives to improve organisational efficiency.\nIdentify emerging technologies that support innovation.\nDevelop ICT roadmaps and investment plans.\nAdvise Executive Management and the Board on ICT trends and opportunities.\nEnsure ICT initiatives support organisational performance and business objectives.\nICT Governance and Compliance\nEstablish and maintain ICT governance frameworks.\nDevelop ICT policies, standards and procedures.\nEnsure compliance with:Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)\nProtection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)\nCybercrimes Act\nElectronic Communications and Transactions Act\nMinimum Information Security Standards (MISS), where applicable\nCorporate Governance Frameworks\n\nCoordinate ICT audits and implement audit recommendations.\nReport ICT governance matters to Executive Management and the Board.\nCybersecurity and Information Security\nDevelop and implement the Information Security Strategy.\nDevelop and implement the AI Governance and Usage Policy\nOversee cybersecurity governance.\nManage cyber risk assessments.\nMonitor ICT security incidents.\nEnsure vulnerability assessments and penetration testing are conducted.\nOversee disaster recovery plan and cyber resilience initiatives.\nOversee the Promotion of cybersecurity awareness throughout the organisation.\nOwner and Manage ICT risk register\nOversee ICT infrastructure and enterprise systems\nEnsure high system availability.\nOversee cloud services and network infrastructure.\nOversee uptime and service delivery SLA’s\nEffective management of Information Assets.\nMonitor service levels and performance of ICT suppliers.\nEnterprise Applications and Data Management\nOversee ERP, HR, Finance and business applications.\nEnsure integration of organisational systems.\nDevelop data governance frameworks.\nPromote data quality and integrity.\nSupport business intelligence and reporting initiatives.\nOversee the development of systems that are compliant, robust and use secure coding practices in line with relevant governance frameworks.\nICT Financial and Contract Management\nDevelop and manage ICT budgets.\nOversee the management ICT procurement.\nOversee software licensing.\nOversee the management of ICT contracts and Service Level Agreements.\nEnsure value for money from ICT investments.\nLeadership and People Management\nLead and develop the ICT team.\nDrive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.\nManage employee performance.\nBuild ICT capability across the organisation.\nProspective candidates who meet the minimum requirements must apply at the HWSETA website (www.hwseta.org.za) and submit their CVs and copies of certified qualifications and ID (not older than 3 months). Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation certificate confirming the equivalence of their qualifications on the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Applications submitted without the required SAQA evaluation will not be considered.\nNote: Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only and no late applications will be considered. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful. The HWSETA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity, disability and diversity. 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