Duties & Responsibilities Develop and Implement the ICT Strategy
Analyse and interpret the company strategy and roadmap to determine the future trends, strategic direction and legal implications within the ICT environment, to give effect to the strategy;
Conduct technology benchmarks to ensure compatibility of hardware and software to support the future business growth;
Compile a draft strategy and implementation roadmap in accordance relevant legislation.
Inform affected groups/divisions or entities of the strategic intent of the specific working area to adjust or modify associated roadmaps and strategy
Corporate Governance and Reporting
Develop and continuously review ICT, Business, internal controls, and Cooperate Governance.
Review all company Policies, Processes and Procedures in relation to their implications on ICT.
Analyse ICT related Risk and implement ICT security
Manage the ICT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Programme.
Resolve Internal Audit matters in relation to ICT.
Knowledge, Document, IP and Legislative Requirements Archiving Management.
Manage ICT audit process
Manage Strategic Relationships & ICT Operations
Identify the relevant role players in accordance with business requirements and dependencies
Manage and improve Key Accounts for ICT users & Automotive stakeholder.
Agree to the expected outcomes from each party and set-up SLAs where required.
Monitor the performance of all relevant role players continuously to ensure that the agreements and other obligations are honoure
Manage ICT Projects
Analyse the business/project plan to determine ICT financial requirements (OPEX and CAPEX)
Develop and manage the ICT budget
Determine financial allocations in accordance with deliverables.
Monitor the expenditure against the budget and ensure that spending occurs within the budgetary restrictions.
Provide inputs and responses to monthly and quarterly reports
People Management
Manage employees as appropriate within the division to optimise business performance and the underwriting service to customers.
Time, expense and leave approvals
Ensure staff have the required skills and experience to execute their tasks.
Conduct Performance Planning Sessions.
Desired Experience & Qualification Matric and Relevant 4 Year Qualification in Information Communication and Technology
MBA an advantage
7 - 10 Years relevant experience
3 Years Information Technology background in a commercial environment
Years in the company environment
Project Management
Automotive Industry / Manufacturing Understanding