About the position
Postion Summary:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Senior Manager: Digital Services. The position serves as the delegated Information Officer of the NRF in line with the Data Privacy laws providing strategic leadership and influence and integrate digital knowledge, technologies and skills into enabling policies, flexible architectures and meaningful actions in order to empower the organisation to manage information as a strategic asset
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership in the conceptualisation, implementation, and operationalisation of Digital Solutions as part of the development and implementation of the broader Digital Transformation StrategyDevelop, Implement and Maintain the ICT Strategy of the NRF as an enabler of the Digital Transformation strategy and ultimately the organisational strategy (Statutory requirement)Continue the robust discourse with international counterparts i
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- OA2020, MPDL, Plan S, cOAlition S, on critical issues such as the equitable costing model for article processing changes, responsible research assessment and incentives
- Collaborate closely with south African entities responsible for the development of policy for Open Science and Open Access Participate in and support continental initiatives through the AOSP and SGCIs Lead the drive towards creating a stable and scalable African Open Science platform (AOSP) on the African continent in the achievement of its original vision and mission by engaging with key stakeholders like TENET, SANReN etc
- Operationalise departmental business plans, through delegation and empowerment
- Ensure that the information management suite of policies are reviewed and embody best practice while proactively protecting information as a strategic assetExecute the duties of the Information Officer as set out in POPIA and PAIAEnvision and deliver technology infrastructure, solutions and services that meet the organisational wide knowledge and information management needs Review and update the Records and Information management strategy of the NRF as it aligned with the National Archives Act of Southy Africa (NARSSA) and the National Heritage Resources Act
- Drive, maintain, and facilitate a sound technology standardisation program for the NRF, that promotes effective and efficient operational systems and services in line with the ICT strategy and vision in support of the broader organisational objectives
- Integrate the ICT and information management strategies across the organisation enabling the building of intelligent, integrated system and tools that support digital transformation strategy
- Lead and manage relationships with the organisation’s strategic partners to advance the NRF mandate
Minimum Qualification:
- Honours Degree / Post Graduate Qualification / Professional Qualification / NQF 8
Minimum Experience:
- A postgraduate degree in Information and Communication Technology or a related field (NQF 8)
- Master’s degree in Information and Communication Technology or a Master’s degree in Business Administration is advantageous (NQF 9)
- Data or Information or Cyber Security Certification e
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- CISM or CISSP or CDMP or CDPSE is advantageous 5 years of experience in the Management of Information Technology 10 years of management experience in Technical Environments support ICT and the management of information
- Experience in Business Continuity and Cyber Security
Experience:
- Strategy development and implementationBusiness planning and implementationOrganisational skills Technology leadership skills Strategic ManagementHuman Resource and Talent Management Change managementRisk managementPolicy developmentStakeholder Management Advanced project managementFinancial resourcing and managementSuperior interpersonal skillsSuperior problem-solving abilityAdvanced verbal and presentation skillsAdvanced written communication skillsSuperior customer service
- Good negotiation skillsStrong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities
- Advanced computer proficiency, including expertise in data software packages
- Organisational knowledge and information management
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the South African Higher Education System
- Knowledge of the South African National System of Innovation
- Knowledge of industry best practices and procedures, e
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- impacting on ICT such as National Treasury and DPME prescripts, POPI Act, GDRP, PFMA, King IV Report on Corporate Governance and the Companies Act
- Familiarity with labour legislation and management best practices
- Understanding of the management and protection of knowledge and information as a strategic asset in a knowledge-based entity
- Understanding of the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Knowledge of the design, development and implementation of bespoke and integrated digital systems
- Knowledge of digital transformation and the adoption of new and innovative technology as a business enabler
The NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.
Desired Skills:
- Skilled in applied field of position
- Knowledge to be relevant
- Responsible in performing duties
About The Employer:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) is established by an Act of Parliament and mandated to contribute to national development by supporting, promoting and advancing research and human capacity development, through funding and the provision of the necessary research infrastructure, in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of science and technology, including humanities, social sciences and indigenous knowledge; and supporting and promoting public awareness of, and engagement with, science. The NRF is a well-established organisation that is highly networked within the knowledge system, nationally and internationally. It is the principal organisation responsible for promoting the national research enterprise and is the primary public funder of postgraduate students and researchers and provider of research infrastructure in the country. It has well-developed, best practice research evaluation and support systems.
