Job Description

SUMMARY:
An esteemed research and development organisation is seeking an experienced Executive Manager: ICT to drive operational excellence and innovation through strategic ICT leadership.
POSITION INFO:
Are you ready to lead digital transformation in one of South Africa's premier science and technology institutions?
An esteemed research and development organisation is seeking an experienced Executive Manager: ICT to drive operational excellence and innovation through strategic ICT leadership. This role offers a rare opportunity to modernise infrastructure, embrace data science and AI, and shape the digital future of a technology-intensive organisation.
This position is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, governance, and technical execution--particularly in complex research or scientific environments.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a forward-thinking ICT strategy aligned with the organisation's overall goals
• Lead ICT governance to ensure compliance with legislation, best practices, and vendor agreements
• Manage all ICT operations, including infrastructure, networks, enterprise systems, cloud solutions, and data management
• Drive innovation by introducing cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning, and big data analytics
• Support research and technical divisions through advanced ICT solutions and collaborative technology initiatives
• Oversee resilience planning, including disaster recovery, system stability, and cybersecurity readiness
• Promote a high-performance culture through strong leadership, performance management, and change enablement
• Implement robust data tools and ensure effective data storage, processing, and retrieval to support scientific research
• Maintain strategic partnerships in HPC, research computing, and emerging technologies relevant to mining and materials science

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Degree in a relevant ICT field (PhD preferred)
• Minimum 10 years' ICT experience, including 5-7 years in a senior leadership role
• BSc and Postgraduate Diploma/Honours in ICT or related discipline (essential)
• Proven experience in digital transformation, strategic ICT planning, and project execution
• Demonstrated knowledge in cloud computing, AI, machine learning, and big data
• Strong stakeholder engagement and people leadership capabilities
• Background in research or science-focused environments will be advantageous

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