Position summaryIndustry: Scientific, Research & DevelopmentJob category: IT-ArchitectureLocation: RandburgContract: PermanentRemuneration: Market RelatedEE position: YesMintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Head Infrastructure & Enterprise Architecture. The candidate will be responsible to lead and manage across different Mintek support services and ensure that all organizational requirements are met. The primary purpose of the Head is to coordinate, provide guidance and ensure the implementation and overall management of activities in a specific support service unit. Manage a major section of staff in the Division, provide specialist mentorship and training to them. Promote competence, confidence, discipline, and harmony in the division. Obtain cooperation from Heads in other divisions and from clients. Ensure that adequate work is done on projects and progress is achieved to contribute towards achieving divisional support and be the "in-group expert" in a professional field. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.Responsibilities:Live the Mintek values, foster a culture of collaboration within Mintek.Create an environment for the Section to succeed and manage outputs.Maintain consistently visible leadership.Support and drive the planning, development, and implementation of divisional strategy.Drive the execution of the Section strategy and operations.Support Mintek transformation agenda and sustainability.Manage and monitor the expenditure of the Section.Make effective financial decisions to ensure that the divisional budget targets are met.Coordinate and manage section employees while fostering positive relationships.Ensure the Section is adequately resourced with the right skills at all levels.Manage employee career development and learning.Develop a succession plan for the Section.Drive transformation of the Section in support of Mintek transformation agenda.Drive training and capacity building initiatives across Mintek.Develop and mature service management skills for the Section.Drive overall performance for the Section and contribute to the performance of the organization.Undertake performance management for the Section.Ensure divisional integrity, financial health, and control.Demonstrate a solid commitment to innovation and performance improvement.Ensure effective processes, fit-for-use systems, and fit-for-purpose tools are in place to support the defined performance levels.Govern the implementation of internal controls mechanism.Accountable for adherence to all Mintek's policies and ethics within agreed thresholds.Implement divisional and Mintek policies.Accountable for effective risk management within the Section including SHEQ.Ensure divisional compliance with applicable legislation.Establish, manage and maintain relationships with all Mintek stakeholders concerning ongoing divisional support delivery.Establish and develop relations with the internal and external service providers and relevant stakeholders.Balance the conflicting pressures and needs, including short and long-term trade-offs for Division and Mintek.Ensure client (internal and external) satisfaction as per agreed targets.Ensure the right data is available for accurate and useful reporting, making crucial data available "at the fingertips".Timely providing consolidated monthly and quarterly reports.Monitor and report on Section performance, including financials.Reporting value, ensuring critical issues and key results areas are addressed.Reporting on all Section activities.Monitor and report divisional risk exposures in all aspects, including SHEQ.Minimum Requirements:Master's degree in the relevant field or equivalent in the relevant field (NQF – level 9).8 - 10 years of experience in the relevant field.Supervisory experience.Proven track record of success in the relevant field.Competency Required:Have an analytical and critical mindset for evaluating existing data and making effective business decisions.Ability to display deep technical knowledge of the Section's activities and relevant areas of expertise.Thorough knowledge of the sector in which the Section operates.Strategy and business plan development and implementation.Ability to lead diverse teams to ensure delivery and efficiency.Business and financial management.The leadership of people and operations management.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:The ability to think strategically and proactively.Must be comfortable operating at middle management level and interacting with other middle management representatives (internal or external), corporate partners, and other stakeholders.Expertise in all aspects of operational management, including planning, project management, and problem-solving.An understanding and experience of budget management.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.Ability and track record of working as part of a busy team and working effectively under pressure to tight deadlines.
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