About the position
Our client, a leading International Logistics company based in Johannesburg, is looking to fill the position of IT Executive.
Purpose of the Role:
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Information Office Executive will be responsible for guiding and managing the overall provision of Information Technology (IT) services, policies, and programs for the entire company. The successful candidate will provide general oversight of the IT infrastructure, provisioning, planning, integration, installation and operation. She/he will be responsible for researching and planning for implementation of the relevant technologies. The tasks include managing the system hardware, operating systems, software, and procedures that adhere to the company's values and goals. The Information Office Executive will also oversee the company's Information Office staff and work closely with Executive and Senior management about the business of IT and report progress on various projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide overall Information Office governance for the company.
- Plan, implement and monitor changes in infrastructure configurations.
- Develop and maintain system standards.
- Perform system monitoring for security purposes.
- Work with Information Office department to enhance current technologies to improve services.
- Communicate regularly with executive management on information technology.
- Manage Information Office employees, which includes recruitment, training and development, performance management, guidance, rewards and discipline.
- Develop best practices and written documentations for Information Office.
- Oversee the provisioning of the end-user services.
- Manage the budget and financial aspect of Information Office.
- Manage hardware and software vendor relationships.
- Manage Information Office projects.
- Supports management by providing Information Office advice, guidance and decisions.
- Complies with Information Office legal requirements and advice management on needed actions.
- Develop security standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple Information Office platforms.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 Senior Certificate
- Bachelor's degree in information systems or equivalent
- MBA or equivalent post graduate qualification will be advantageous
- Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience and Information Office management experience at Senior Management level.
- Sound people management and team leadership.
- Drivers Licence Code 08
- Project management experience
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send a detailed copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed]
If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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