HOD Applications Maintenance (5 Years fixed term Contract)

JOB DESCRIPTION
 

• Lead the development and implementation of the Application Development and maintenance Strategies and roadmap;  
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of governance mechanisms for the delivery of Applications Maintenance services and monitor compliance/adherence thereto;  
• Establishment and execution of a legacy systems landscape architecture that will inform the landscape’s modernisation efforts
• Lead and Manage resources (i.e. budget/finances, asset/equipment and staff) within the Department in order to ensure the efficient operations and optimal utilization of resources;  
• Lead and manage the execution of Applications Maintenance projects and ensure that service delivery commitments are met; 
• Lead the development execution of the applications modernisation strategy;

 
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
 
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering/ Computer Science /Information Technology or related fields (at least NQF 7). 
 
Experience: 8+ years’ experience in ICT solution development and implementation the provision of ICT services / solutions, with 4 years as a Senior Manager with strategic leadership in a management position in similar environment. Experience should include: ICT Application Development experience with a sound understanding of the underpinning technologies and methodologies; CobIT foundations, formal project management and ITIL certification; IT contracts and vendor management experience; Ability to consolidate and define current and future platform strategic solutions
 
Technical Competencies Description
 
Knowledge of:  ICT Business Environment and Landscape; ICT Governance strategy, policies and procedures and Risk Management; In depth knowledge of IT Models and Frameworks; Excellent Vendor Management; Excellent stakeholder management; Excellent Project Management skills; Enterprise Architecture; Application Development;  IT Frameworks (ITIL, CoBIT); IT Platforms ,Models and Frameworks; Expertise in contract negotiation procedures; Architecture, analysis, ICT security; Virtualisation; DevOps automation; ICT Governance and Compliance; Knowledge of PFMA and procurement procedures in Government; Programming Languages; Implementation Methodologies; Business Process Management; General Business Management; Integration Methodologies; COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) Products; OSS (Open Source Software) Products; Data Management; Application Maintenance and Support; User Support and Training; Application Testing.