Our client is looking for their next successor as a CIO within their organization. This role is a senior executive position which reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The purpose of the role within the organization is to develop, implement and oversee the organization’s entire IT strategy and information technology (IT) operations. Therefore, it plays a pivotal role in driving digital transformation; innovation; and growth within the organization by effectively leveraging technology to achieve strategic objectives and deliver business value.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The position requires a strategic individual with a hands-on, operational approach that can effectively manage ICT projects to their successful completion.
To achieve this, the Chief Information Officer should demonstrate.
Advanced project management, change management and strategy development competence.
Proficiency in information and communication technologies.
Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, software applications, and outsourced systems.
Adept at high-level presentations.
Excellent understanding of project management principles.
Considerable knowledge of business theory, business processes, management and business office operations.
Fully conversant with principles relating to compiling, analyzing, managing and reporting on a variety of budgets.
Sound understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities.
Familiarity with all mainstream technology products and services will be advantageous.
Sound understanding of the workings of national government, e-government industry and the export logistics chain is important.
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) will also assist towards ensuring good corporate governance, especially in regard to procurement and risk management in the portfolio.
In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to ICT.
Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures.
Superior understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.

Key Competencies:
A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in the ICT field of which five (5) years are in a similar role as a senior manager of an ICT department/ operations department is required.
Microsoft house
Azure but AWS will be a nice to have
Needs to be commercially astute managing large deals
Responsible budgets will be over R100mil
Strong negotiator and influencer
Forward thinking and innovative
They will be looking after a team of +-40 people with 5 direct reports
They will liaise with government entities
Strategy development and implementation is not negotiable
Proven experience of successful strategic ICT planning and execution.
Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems.
Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management.
Proven track-record of successful implementation of ICT projects and management of service providers.
In-depth experience in the use of Microsoft systems, Microsoft software and mobile technology is essential.
Proven experience and knowledge of cloud technologies, SaaS solutions, outsourcing including negotiating and managing such contracts with vendors.

Qualifications:
A relevant ICT university degree is required, relating specifically to Information Technology and Information Systems.
A relevant post graduate degree is desirable, relating to business administration or other business management qualifications.

Location and Type:
Western Cape, Cape Town, Hybrid (Permanent)