DUTIES:

Proven track record for transformation of innovative business ideas into digital commercial and revenue earning solutions
¦Proven track record for identification and exploitation of new revenue generation streams
¦Sound understanding of 4IR concepts and how these can be used into game changing business systems applications and revenue enhancing solutions for municipalities and SALGA as an organization such as artificial intelligence, robotics, internet of things ,cyber and nano systems technologies ,biotechnology and blockchain technologies ,quantum 3D printing ,graphene and soft computing systems technologies
¦ IT strategy skills: business and IT alignment, systems thinking, business portfolio strategy, organisation and operating model design.
¦ Technology leadership skills: technology impact analysis, new technology awareness, technology innovation, technology selection.
¦Innovative thought leader;
¦Results driven individual;
¦Strong initiative and well-rounded implementer and driver of multi-disciplinary programmes that have an intended turnaround dimension;
¦ Strong communication, organisational and influencing skills
¦ Strong cross-cultural sensitivity relevant to local government;
¦Ethical leader that places a high premium on integrity and confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

¦ A relevant tertiary qualification
¦At least 10 years’ work experience of which 5 must have been at a senior management level in a similar position within a medium to large sized organisation with a proven track record in managing relevant multi-disciplinary functions;
¦Previous management experience in a multidisciplinary unit and in in developing and implementing strategy are minimum requirements
¦Sound track record in managing complex stakeholder relationships;
¦ A Valid Code 08 drivers’ license and own vehicle;