Technology Solutions Executive - Cape Town, South Africa - RTT

RTT

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

The Role

Lead and direct the development and implementation of the Technology innovation products which will contribute to overall company revenue generation.

Lead Pingo as a new generation logistics services group that provides intelligent, innovative and unique technology offerings to clients in niche industry bands.

Successful incumbent must be focused on system development and have a hands-on approach.

Skills and Experience Minimum Qualification**:

4 year qualification in IT/ BSC Comp. Sciences/ Information Systems./ B.Com)

MBA/MBL

Minimum related work experience:

10+ years experience in the Information Technologyfocusing in systems development
Minimum 58 years of at senior/executive management level
Has excellent knowledge of the Supply Chain Industry.

Understand the dynamics of Home delivery, B2C trends

Must have proven record in the development of unique and innovative products to the market that has contributed to the company bottom line
Solid People Management and show above average Leadership Skills
Has a sound financial acumen to prepare budgets, forecasting and interpret/report on Profit and Loss (P&L) statements
The ability to interpret and design technology products that clients will adopt and will ultimately become the Industry norm
Understands Marketing dynamics to create and sustain demand for products launched
Excellent communicator
Has an excellent understanding on Technology trends and how this can be used to further innovate new product solutions to the benefit of the company

Key Accountabilities Lead and Direct the strategic direction of unique Customer Centric products**- Clarify Pingo's goals and the strategic role of new product development for competitive advantage

Analyse acceptance of new products
Prepare Pingo for the change needed to develop new products on a regular basis
Estimate the new product market opportunity
Have an intimate understanding on Technology trends and how this can be used to further innovate new product solutions to the benefit of the company
Further identify and enhance existing technology product offerings to clients to ensure offerings remain a competitive advantage to Pingo
Establish a financial forecasting capability that provides a new product control chart
Launch and track new product programs to implement needed modifications for success
Understands Marketing dynamics to create and sustain demand for products launched
Regular interaction with external clients to understand and react on customer focused solutions but can be extended as product offerings
Will be required to assist in the development and design of systems solutionson multiple software and hardware platforms (Where required) as part of product extension and enhancements of existing offerings
Will report on a regular basis financial results of departmental P&L, prepare and monitor budgets

Lead and Direct ICT Strategy

Ensure that the ICT strategy is aligned with business.
Oversee ICT initiatives and action planning for continuous effective service delivery to meet the strategic priorities of Pingo
Assist in establishing solutions for complex IT business problems
Oversee the implementation of a roadmap compiled in accordance with the required format indicating the following elements:
Technology plans and provision of solutions
Technological Architecture (design and develop/ standards and systems)
Data and Information management services
Business intelligence and core ICT investments
Financial, HR, labour & other resources and ICT infrastructure requirements for operational efficiency
Corporate Governance
Vendor Management
Training and Leadership Development Manage the infrastructure outsource partner delivery and relationship

Other Strategic Human Resource Management**- Lead and manage senior managers in the achievement of planned divisionalobjectives and targets by ensuring that Pingo has a high performance culture

Ensure that senior manager's roles and responsibilities are clarified, performance objectives are set and managed and conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective actions where necessary
Ensure that a senior management succession plan is implemented
Build a proactive environment where the senior managers can take responsibility for results;
Ensure that Employment Equity targets are set and achieved as per company objectives
Ensure identification and upskilling of criticalskills essential for sustainability of service delivery and the development of succession plans; and give feedback to relevant stakeholders

Manage IT Budget