Job Description

To oversee the planning, implementation, enterprise architecture and maintenance of the enterprise-wide software systems, ensuring that these systems align with organisational objectives, support business operations, and maintain a high standard of performance, Cybersecurity and compliance.
Minimum Requirements

• 3 years Degree in Information Technology or equivalent related courses

• At least 10 years operational experience of which:

• 5 years in Software Development with PHP as a language of specialisation and Business Application Support
• 5 years relevant Management experience
• Added advantage - in an Academic Research environment similar to the HSRC.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesBusiness Applications, Software Management & Support:

• Systems development/coding
• Architecture design and planning
• Change Management
• Patch Management of the relevant stack
• Maintain, support, and enhance existing systems to meet organisational goals.
• Monitor system performance and ensure availability and reliability.
• User experience and training

Uphold Cybersecurity

• Building Security in the development lifecycle
• Protect Data and systems
• Compliance and best practice
• Facilitate the Benefits of Strong Cybersecurity in Software Development

Process Management:

• Analyse and improve existing processes to drive operational efficiency.
• Ensure alignment between systems and the organisation strategic objectives.

New System Specification Management:

• Identify and define system requirements for new solutions.
• Align business needs with ICT systems
• Manage the process from concept through implementation.

Industry Change Analysis:

• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Quantify potential impacts on the business and systems.

Benefits Realisation Management:

• Track and report on the benefits delivered by system changes and projects.
• Ensure ROI is realised post-implementation.

Business Process Optimisation:

• Continuously seek areas for process improvement.
• Project Management
• Drive digital transformation through system enhancement.

Other responsibilities

• People Management, Communication, Personal Development & Corporate Alignment

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