Centurion: Infrastructure and Integration – Centurion

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Centurion to join our team, responsible for driving the implementation of our IT functional strategy and objectives in line with our overall strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ICT management, leadership, and process management.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the IT functional strategy and objectives in line with the Strategy.
• Develop and implement Applications and Infrastructure strategies.
• Contribute to the development of the IT functional operational plans and KPIs in support of the functions strategy and the overall strategy.
• Assist in driving the implementation of the IT functional strategy, plans and procedures to compliment and support the Strategy.
• Provide leadership regarding all the operations of the department from an overall perspective, which includes the provision of ICT Project Management.
• Review, execute, and monitor of the ICT strategy and framework to be aligned with strategic goals, objectives, and departmental operational plan.
• Provide guidance, expertise, and advice to Management on trends, best practice and applicable policies and legislation to the relevant Committees.
• Drive the implementation of plans, policies, processes, practices, procedures, and systems and ensuring sustainability of business.
• Ensure the Development of the Application Services capability and initiatives in support of the IT Strategy and EA Planning/Blueprinting processes.
• Oversee the Design Process for Application Software.
• Ensure solutions are provided in areas of disaster recovery, data integrity and security.
• Recommend software technologies in areas disaster recovery, data integrity and security.
• Provide oversight to the monitoring, controlling, and supporting Infrastructure management by ensuring systems, methodologies and procedures are followed.
• Attend Infrastructure and operations review meetings covering performance, service improvements, quality, and processes.
• Ensure effective monitoring, control and support of Infrastructure and Operations management services.
• Monitor and report on the Programme management practice development progress against the IT Departmental strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and report on legislative and statutory compliance as defined by government.
• Promote sound institutional governance principles through effective planning, maintenance of operations and service standards, management of compliance and risk and participating in governance structures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in Information Technology or related field.
• Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) certified.
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certified.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in the ICT environment.
• At least 5 years experience in a Senior IT Management or leadership role.
• Minimum of 3 years proven experience in analysing, implementing, and evaluating IT systems, infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.)