JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION: Job Title: Chief Information OfficerEmployment Type: Permanent, Hybrid / RemoteWork Location: Bedfordview, JohannesburgJOB CONTEXT: As the CIO you will be accountable for overseeing, management and direction of all IT resources to achieve company objectives. and related policies and procedures, in line with the business strategy and priorities. The CIO will oversee the effective functioning of the IT Network and Infrastructure environment, telecommunications, as well as the businesss Systems environment, this includes Business Information reporting, data processing, and systems/ business development ultimately ensuring a consistently reliable, stable and supportive technology environment for all internal and external users. They must provide guidance on efficient resource utilisation based on current requirements and as well as future plans.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Creating and setting a Strategic technology plan for the division and the business that defines how technology, including IT Infrastructure, data management and applications will contribute to the business strategic objectives thereby ensuring the companys progress and growth initiatives are met.Assess the performance and suitability of existing plans, infrastructures and information systems in terms of their overall contribution to business objectives and value.Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organisation to ensure optimal performance.Oversee the Project Management Office and will be accountable for ensuring that development capacity is effectively managed.Educate the board and executives on current technology capabilities and future technology directions, the opportunities that IT provides, and what the business has to do to capitalise on the opportunities.Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimise their strategic benefits.Enhance data governance policies and ensure it is embedded within the organisation.Further develop, implement and test business continuity and Disaster Recovery policies and activities.Management of all key Technology supplier relationships, especially the entity that provides and develops the Policy Administration System, ensuring required service delivery from a business development point of view.Engage business on requirements and develop priorities to mitigate the biggest risks and continue implementing and searching for efficiencies. (This is a PRIORITY with Process Engineering across the Business,Salary: R Job Reference #: 1146423