Director: Information Systems Development ICT Services

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The main purpose of this job is directing the design, development and deployment of digital solutions to enable the core and other support functions of the University with a strong focus on Business Process Improvement (BPI) and advancing smart campuses.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Provide technical leadership in the deployment of information systems and digital solutions to streamline major university processes such as academic administration, Human Resource Management, Financial management, Procurement etc
To lead leveraging of data to provide a Business Intelligence (BI) capability for the university
Research, analyse, design, implement and manage information systems initiatives
Manage the university’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Learning Management Systems;
Manage a team of Business Analysts, systems analysts, Application/software developers, educational technologists, Audio Visual, multimedia and other specialists
To manage the operational and capital budget for the directorate
Manage of third parties with respect to resources and ICT projects;
Directing System integration and support for learning and teaching/classroom technologies are additional requirements.
Project Management for Information Systems design and innovation

CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership and strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in teams.
Proven ability to manage and motivate directorate staff comprising Application developers, business analysts, trainers, project teams, DBAs, System Engineers and technicians.
Demonstrable grasp of project management in systems development and deployment of ICT solutions.
Proven strong analytical, solution-design and problem solving skills.
Experience in writing and evaluating business proposals and reports.
Proven experience in implementation and support of ERP solutions;
Experience in system integration.
Extensive experience in design and deployment of Business Intelligence (BI) and data analytics capability;
Proven ability to research emerging information system and information security/cybersecurity trends;
Possess strong business, system analysis and design skills using proven methodologies.
Knowledge and experience in the application of IT Architecture Frameworks (preferably TOGAF) •
Good understanding of IT governance and adoption of best practice frameworks including CoBIT, ITIL, Val IT.

REQUIREMENTS

M+4 Degree/Diploma in Information Technology, Information Systems or Computer Science. • At least 6 years’ experience during which core competencies were gained and/or improved.
Minimum of 5 years’ managerial experience in Middle Management