Advert - Chief Strategy and Information Officer

JOB PROFILE JOB TITLE Chief Strategy and Information Officer (CSIO) DURATION Twenty-Four (24) Months Fixed Term Contract REPORTING TO Chief Executive Officer JOB GRADE E2 Minimum Midpoint R1 662 392 R1 955 756 NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1 DIVISION Strategy and Information Management LOCATION National Office MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB To strategically direct and oversee the provisioning of ICT, Business Information Systems as well as organizational planning for Strategy and Organizational Performance Management and Reporting functions to enable systematic monitoring and evaluation of various business units. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS ❖ Participate in the development and implementation of Seda strategy and resourcing of strategic objectives in a sustainable manner. ❖ Oversee the provision of Information and Communication ❖ Oversee the provision of Business Information Systems services which includes Knowledge Management. ❖ Oversee the provision of Strategy and Organisational Performance management services. ❖ Assure the embedding of risk, compliance and audit practices all the Divisions processes and systems. ❖ Manage the Divisions resources (people, finance and assets). REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION ❖ Matric (NQF Level 4) and Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7), Honours Degree (NQF level 8) in Information Management/Systems or Business Administration plus a Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9). REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ❖ 10+ years of hands-on experience in a combination of Planning, Strategic Management, ICT and Information Management/Systems environment of which 5 years’ experience in Senior Management role. ❖ Knowledge and experience in strategy formulation, monitoring and evaluation systems, organisational performance, and reporting. ❖ Understanding of the public sector compliance environment. ❖ Direct management of a major ICT operation. ❖ Practical application of a project management approach such as PRINCE2 or PMBOK. ❖ Understanding of ICT governance frameworks and quality standards e.g. COBIT and ITIL. ❖ Understanding of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). ❖ Understanding of Public Service governance framework. CRITICAL COMPETENCIES ❖ Strategic Capability ❖ Managing a Team ❖ Coaching & Mentoring ❖ Change Management ❖ Policy Development & Adherence ❖ Political Awareness ❖ Advisory Service ❖ Communication ❖ Stakeholder Engagement ❖ Analytical ❖ Business Acumen ❖ Problem-Solving & Decision-Making ❖ Planning & Organising ❖ Monitoring & Evaluation ❖ Performance Driven ❖ Team Work ❖ Adaptability & Flexibility ❖ Policy Adherence ❖ Negotiation NB: It is the organization’s intention to promote equity and representivity in terms of race, gender and people living with disability as per the set numerical targets contained in the organizational Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). To ensure compliance and successful implementation of the EE Plan, all applicants should indicate their race, gender and disability status in their curriculum vitae (CV). Previously Disadvantaged Individuals are encouraged to APPLY The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary including competency assessments). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within three months of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful. Proposed offers will be made from Minimum to Midpoint as advertised. Proposed offers will be made from Minimum to Midpoint as advertised. To apply, please send your CV to Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line. mailto: #J-18808-Ljbffr