Website SAFCOL (South African Forestry Company Limited)
SAFCOL (South African Forestry Company Limited) is the third largest state-owned company in South Africa, under the department of Public Enterprises (DPE), primarily involved in the forestry industry with operations in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, as well as in the southern half (Manica and S… read moreofala provinces) of Mozambique. SAFCOL’s mandate is; to conduct forestry business which includes timber harvesting, timber processing and related activities, both domestically and internationally. Through our operations we employ about 5000 people through direct and indirect employment and by extension, are responsible for about 20 000 lives in communities adjacent our operations. Vision A world leader in the integrated forestry products business, powering sustainable growth and creating wealth through partnerships with communities. Mission Dedicated to growing our business in the forestry value chain and maximising stakeholder value. Driven by an unwavering commitment to facilitate sustainable economic empowerment of communities and wealth creation. Core Values We respect and value our stakeholders We are passionate about our business and communities We conduct ourselves with honesty and integrity We strive for excellence and innovation Pretoria Podium At Menlyn 43 Ingersol Road Lynnwood Glen Pretoria 0081
Key Accountabilities
Application Portfolio & Business Requirements Management
Effective translation of business needs into functional specifications
Ensure alignment of application portfolio to the ICT strategy, ICT Roadmap and conformance with ISO 2700, COBIT & ITIL principles
Improved stakeholder satisfaction with application functionality and usability
Ensure compliance with ICT Change Management policies / procedures
Establish a sustainable applications reporting and data capability, including automation of key operational and management reports, to improve accuracy, timeliness, and control
Key Outcomes:
Develop and implement a data management strategy
Application portfolio rationalised, prioritised, and aligned to business value
Clear, documented business and system requirements for new or enhanced applications
Application Delivery, Integration & Data Support
Successful delivery of application enhancements and integrations via vendors.
Identify & source the resources required to deliver application development and integration projects
Manage all stages (planning, estimation, execution) of individual application development & integration projects to ensure business requirements, technical, financial and quality targets are met
Contribute to the improvement of application usability/adoption by ensuring the development of use cases, interactions & interfaces that take into account the user experience and business requirements
Ability to independently interrogate application data (e.g. via SQL or reporting tools) to validate system outputs, resolve discrepancies, and support decision-making
Develop systems development life cycle (SDLC) methodology and procedures
Key outcomes:
Accurate, timely operational and management reports produced directly from core applications and databases
Stable and reliable integration between core systems (e.g. ERP and Operations systems)
Reduced dependency on vendors and third parties for routine reporting, data analysis, and operational insights
Increased automation of recurring reports and controls to improve reliability and reduce manual effort
Application Testing, Support & Service Continuity
Own & assure end-to-end application testing (environments, standards, UAT, and quality outcomes) across all ICT changes
Drive continuous improvement of the applications support and testing operating model, including transitioning support into ICT
Plan for and manage business application enhancements (minor work that are related to work-around for faults, modifications to configuration, data manipulation or small customisations), ensuring that all requests for change are prioritised and delivered to agreed targets
Manage the installation, configuration, upgrade, administration, monitoring and maintenance of applications and related databases
Key outcomes:
Timely resolution of application-related issues
Reduced application incidents and recurring defects
Supplier / Vendor Management
Undertake analysis and research into suppliers, products and external services and make recommendation to the CIO
Ensure specifications for RFQs, tenders are developed and procure suppliers in line with the Company’s Supply Chain Management processes
Negotiate supplier SLA’s, conduct regular vendor/supplier performance reviews and issue resolution
Key outcomes:
Strong working relationships with strategic application partners
Vendors delivering in line with SLAs, contracts, and agreed outcomes
Controlled scope changes and avoidance of cost overruns
Financial & Risk Management
Prepare operational budget (in line with ICT Strategy & Roadmap) for the ICT Applications department for recommendation and approval; Approve expenditure in line with Delegation of Authority
Manage expenditure and report on variances monthly and implement mitigating actions for over-expenditure
Contribute to the development of strategic and operational risk register of ICT; Implement mitigation action to manage risks
Provide inputs to the development of the Disaster Recovery Plan and Business Continuity Plan
Key outcomes:
Application spend managed within approved budget
Accurate forecasting & cost optimisation initiatives implemented
Key application risks identified, assessed, and mitigated
Reduced audit findings related to applications, data, or controls
People and Stakeholder Management
Lead, develop, and manage the Applications team and associated resources to ensure effective delivery and support of business applications
Build a business-facing, high-performance culture aligned to organisational objectives, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
Measure & produce monthly reports on ICT applications operational performance
Effective implementation of Human Capital policies & procedures
Key outcomes:
Improved collaboration between ICT and business units
Knowledge transfer from vendors to internal team
Effective succession & skills development within the team
Capable, motivated applications team with clear roles and accountability
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology / Information Science / Computer Science (NQF 7)
Business Systems Knowledge
Certification or formal training in data analysis, business intelligence, or reporting tools (e.g. SQL, Power BI, SAP/JDE/Sage reporting, or equivalent)
Certification in Project Management will be an added advantage
Relevant ICT or application management certifications (e.g. ITIL, TOGAF, ERP certifications) will be an added advantage
ITIL qualification will be an added advantage
ERP or enterprise application certification with a strong reporting and data component will be an added advantage
A minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in business applications with at least three years in a management role
Sound working knowledge and experience managing enterprise applications (e.g. ERP, business systems, integrations) through the full SDLC
Proven experience working in complex, integrated application environments where accurate reporting is critical
Demonstrated experience in application-level reporting, data interrogation, and analysis (e.g. SQL queries, ERP reporting tools, BI tools) to support operations & management decision-making
Experience in Sage X3 & Forestry applications will be an added advantage
Project Management principles will be an added advantage
Advanced system analysis methods, practises & principles will be an added advantage
Systems design, development, implementation and user support principles & practices will be an added advantage
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