Job description<\/p>\n
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION<\/p>\n
\tThe Manager is responsible for the management of the business areas of the Academic Systems division within the IT department. This includes planning, communication and co-ordination with stakeholders and collaborative partners, international and national, systems and solution development and implementations.
\n\tThe Manager is also responsible for leading and managing a team of professionals, ensuring effective collaboration, performance development, and alignment with the division\u2019s goals.<\/p>\n
KEY\u00a0RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n
Strategic\u00a0development\u00a0and\u00a0planning\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tResponsible\u00a0for\u00a0NWU\u00a0IT\u00a0AS\u00a0development\u00a0projects,\u00a0system\u00a0sustainability\u00a0and\u00a0business\u00a0process\u00a0strategy.\u00a0Optimal\u00a0alignment\u00a0to\u00a0higher-level\u00a0IT\u00a0and\u00a0institutional\u00a0strategies.<\/p>\n
People\u00a0management\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tOptimal\u00a0organisation\u00a0of\u00a0development,\u00a0leadership,\u00a0control\u00a0and\u00a0performance\u00a0of\u00a0human\u00a0resources\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0development\u00a0processes.\u00a0Provides\u00a0leadership\u00a0and\u00a0guidelines\u00a0to\u00a0promote\u00a0the\u00a0development\u00a0and\u00a0exploitation\u00a0of\u00a0technical\u00a0knowledge\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0organisation.<\/p>\n
Stakeholder\u00a0&\u00a0partner\u00a0management\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tResponsible\u00a0for\u00a0defining\u00a0the\u00a0strategic\u00a0development\u00a0approach\u00a0understanding\u00a0the\u00a0needs\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0business\u00a0and\u00a0works\u00a0with\u00a0development\u00a0partners\u00a0to\u00a0meet\u00a0these\u00a0needs.\u00a0Establishes\u00a0and\u00a0promotes\u00a0the\u00a0overall\u00a0vision\u00a0for\u00a0how\u00a0IT\u00a0can\u00a0support\u00a0the\u00a0business.\u00a0
\n\tDefines,\u00a0and\u00a0gains\u00a0agreement\u00a0on,\u00a0the\u00a0principles\u00a0for\u00a0establishing\u00a0effective\u00a0relationships\u00a0between\u00a0stakeholders,\u00a0including\u00a0responsibility\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0relationship\u00a0between\u00a0IT\u00a0functions\u00a0and\u00a0end\u00a0users.<\/p>\n
Business\u00a0solution\u00a0management<\/p>\n
\tInitiate\u00a0investigation,\u00a0analysis,\u00a0development,\u00a0review\u00a0and\u00a0documentation\u00a0needed\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0planning,\u00a0development\u00a0and\u00a0delivery\u00a0of\u00a0new\u00a0system\u00a0solutions.\u00a0
\n\tThe\u00a0development\u00a0and\u00a0exploitation\u00a0of\u00a0expertise\u00a0in\u00a0development\u00a0technology,\u00a0technique,\u00a0method,\u00a0product\u00a0or\u00a0application\u00a0area.\u00a0
\n\tThe\u00a0creation\u00a0of\u00a0viable\u00a0specifications\u00a0and\u00a0acceptance\u00a0criteria\u00a0in\u00a0preparation\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0construction\u00a0of\u00a0information\u00a0systems.\u00a0
\n\tInclude\u00a0the\u00a0alignment\u00a0of\u00a0campus\u00a0requirements\u00a0with\u00a0NWU\u00a0requirements\u00a0for\u00a0improving\u00a0or\u00a0creating\u00a0new\u00a0systems\/solutions,\u00a0reducing\u00a0their\u00a0costs,\u00a0enhancing\u00a0their\u00a0sustainability,\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0quantification\u00a0of\u00a0potential\u00a0business\u00a0benefits.<\/p>\n
Project\u00a0management<\/p>\n
\tInitiate\u00a0and\u00a0coordinate\u00a0the\u00a0life\u00a0cycle\u00a0of\u00a0projects\u00a0such\u00a0as\u00a0development\u00a0of\u00a0project\u00a0charters,\u00a0scope\u00a0statements,\u00a0and\u00a0project\u00a0plans.\u00a0Define\u00a0project\u00a0objectives,\u00a0goals,\u00a0and\u00a0deliverables\u00a0and\u00a0also\u00a0identify\u00a0project\u00a0stakeholders\u00a0and\u00a0establish\u00a0communication\u00a0plans.<\/p>\n
Risk\u00a0and\u00a0compliance\u00a0management<\/p>\n
\tIdentify\u00a0and\u00a0execute\u00a0security\u00a0goals\u00a0depending\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0outcome\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Security\u00a0and\u00a0Risk\u00a0management\u00a0maturity\u00a0assessment.<\/p>\n
OHS<\/p>\n
\tUnder health and safety law, each employee has the duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the former\u2019s actions or omissions at work.
\n\tTherefore, each employee must co-operate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet their legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.<\/p>\n
Minimum requirements<\/p>\n
\tA\u00a0bachelor\u2019s\u00a0degree\u00a0in\u00a0Information\u00a0Technology\u00a0(NQF\u00a0level\u00a07).
\n\tA\u00a0minimum\u00a0of\u00a0five\u00a0(5)\u00a0years\u2019\u00a0system\u00a0development\u00a0management\u00a0and\u00a0business\u00a0process\u00a0analysis\u00a0experience.
\n\tA\u00a0minimum\u00a0of\u00a0two\u00a0(2)\u00a0years\u2019\u00a0people\u00a0management\u00a0experience\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0technical\u00a0environment.
\n\tA\u00a0minimum\u00a0of\u00a0two\u00a0(2)\u00a0years\u2019\u00a0university\u00a0services\u00a0experience.<\/p>\n
ADDED\u00a0ADVANTAGES\u00a0&\u00a0PREFERENCES:<\/p>\n
\tA postgraduate qualification (or studying towards) in Information Technology, Management or a related field (NQF level 8 or higher).<\/p>\n
KEY\u00a0FUNCTIONAL\/\u00a0TECHNICAL\u00a0COMPETENCIES:<\/p>\n
\tProblem-Solving\u00a0and\u00a0Critical\u00a0Thinking
\n\tStakeholder\u00a0Management
\n\tProject\u00a0management
\n\tCommunication\u00a0skills
\n\tBusiness\u00a0Acumen.<\/p>\n
KEY\u00a0BEHAVIOURAL\u00a0COMPETENCIES:<\/p>\n
\tAdaptable
\n\tLeadership
\n\tEmotional\u00a0Intelligence
\n\tEmpowerment.<\/p>\n
CLOSING\u00a0DATE:\u00a027\u00a0August\u00a02025<\/p>\n
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