Manager: It - Johannesburg, South Africa - Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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MANAGER:
IT

FIXED TERM CO
NTRAC
T (5 YEARS)


JOB PURPOSE


To oversee the use of Information technology (IT) and devise the company's IT strategy to ensure that all systems necessary to support Sci-Bono's operations and objectives are in place.


PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

STRATEGY

  • Develop Governance and Management Framework for IT
  • Set objectives and strategies for the IT department.
  • Work with senior management and other peers for strategy development and execution planning
  • Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies.
  • Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits.
  • Design and customize technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience.
  • Plan the implementation of new systems and provide guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organization.
  • Direct, organize and oversee ITrelated projects.
  • Monitor changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain competitive advantage.
  • Analyse costs, value, and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest actions.
  • Work across Advise on purchases of IT equipment and software and establish partnerships with providers IT
  • Oversee the IT infrastructure (networks, computer systems, security systems, etc in the organization to ensure optimal performance functions with peers in other groups/departments to ensure collaboration for shared goals.

IMPLEMENTS IT OPERATIONS PLANS

  • Oversee all technology operations (e.g., network security) and evaluate them according to established goals.
  • Maintain organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting operational plans for implementing information technologies.
  • Plan, organize, control, and evaluate IT and electronic data operations.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of the IT strategic plan.
  • Ensure clarity around priorities and goals for the IT Department
  • Design, develop, implement, and coordinate systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure a stable IT infrastructure environment is maintained.

MANAGES THE PROVISIONING OF HIGH INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABILITY TO THE BUSINESS

  • Manage and implement the necessary structures to ensure optimal usage and availability of LAN and WAN network environment.

MANAGES ASSETS AND IT INFRASTRUCTURE

  • Analyse the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs.
  • Ensure that accurate infrastructure inventory is kept and keep records of the Company staff's hardware.

MANAGES SUPPORT TEAM

  • Manage, provide support and coaching to subordinates which contribute to the achievement of improved performance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Relevant post graduate qualification or equivalent. BSc/BA in Computer Science, Computer / IT engineering, or relevant field;
  • IT Industry Certification (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, EC Council)
  • 5 years proven experience in a similar managerial role.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

  • Excellent knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure
  • Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation.
  • Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
  • Superior analytical and problemsolving capabilities
  • A strong strategic and business mindset
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

_The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre is an equal opportunity employer, guided by the principles of Employment _:


  • Equity. This appointment will be made in the context of the Employment Equity Plan. _
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_NB. SCI-BONO ALSO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW OR RE-ADVERTISE THE POSITION AT ANY _

_TIME. _

Salary:
R880, R880,392.00 per year


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
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