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 recruitmentcsio@seda.org.za

Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.