Chief Information Officer - Johannesburg, South Africa - Eduvos

Eduvos

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Advert Summary:

Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a highly-skilled
Chief Information Officer with a storied history in technology; within the educational or professional services sector, to be based at any of our National campuses.

Type of appointment:

Permanent employment opportunity

The Position:

The role is tasked with making executive technology decisions to align the company with its vision and technological needs through:

Developing the company's future-facing vision and strategy for using technological resources
Ensuring technologies are used efficiently, profitably and securely
Evaluating and effectively implementing new systems and infrastructure

The role will aim to improve processes, efficiencies and systems within the company; as well as looking outward, using technology to improve products, service and education delivery to serve our students.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum qualification:

BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
MBA or other relevant postgraduate degree

Experience:

Previous working experience as a CIO / CTO with extensive industry knowledge coupled with strategic future-focussed alignment of organisational technological resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

As the Chief Information Officer, you will be primarily responsible for the following:

Set a vision and strategy for how technology will be used in the company and by its students
Plan and oversee the development and deployment of all technological services to successful completion
Ensure that technological resources meet the company's short and longterm needs
Discover and implement new technologies that yield a competitive advantage
Oversee contract negotiations and management with IT vendors, contractors and service providers
Oversee the proactive management of the organisations technological infrastructure (networks, computer systems and devices) to ensure optimal performance
Oversee quality assurance
Ensure cyber and infrastructure security and data protection
Monitor project KPI's and IT expenditure to assess ROI and technology efficiencies
Determine and manage technology budgets and time frames
Ensure all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards
Act as a mentor to team members
Stay on top of technology trends and developments
Serve on the Senior Leadership Team (EXCO) as a business resource and functional lead