Information Communication and Technology Manager

SUMMARY:
JOB PURPOSE:

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established as the regulator under the National Credit 
Act 34 of 2005 (the Act) and is responsible for the regulation of the South African credit industry. It 
is tasked with carrying out education, research, policy development, registration of industry 
participants, i.e. credit providers, credit bureaux and debt counsellors, investigation of complaints, 
and enforcement of the Act. The Act requires the Regulator to promote the development of an 
accessible credit market, particularly to address the needs of historically disadvantaged persons, 
low income persons, and remote, isolated or low density communities. 

POSITION INFO:
EDUCATION,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or an equivalent qualification, with at least seven (7) years' experience in ICT, including five (5) years in management and five (5) years in ICT project implementation.
• Develop a three (3) year IT strategy and budget plan aligned with the overall NCR strategy. 
• Experience with the DPSA ICT governance framework and regulations is an advantage.
• System development.
•  Communication. 
•  Ability to work under pressure. 
•  Management skills. 
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
•  Strong interpersonal and professional ethics.
•  Research, interpretation and presentation skills.
•  Risk planning and management.
•  Project management.
•  Budgeting principles.  
•  Report Writing and Presentation Skills.
•  Financial Management.  
•  Risk Management.
• Audit Management. 

• ICT infrastructure setup and maintenance.
• PFMA and all applicable legislation
• ICT troubleshooting.
• System development, implementation and maintenance.
• Procurement processes.

• Manage the ICT Department which includes developing the departmental business plan, and performance
• management of employees.
•  Manage the ICT infrastructure and assets of the organization. 
• Provide ICT support to all departments and the EXCO. 
• Oversee and engage in ICT- related procurement processes.
• Develop, implement and monitor the ICT Risk register.
• Develop, implement and maintain appropriate policies compliant with legislation. 
• Ensure that Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Services are developed, implemented and maintained.
• Budget planning, allocation and monitoring of expenditure in accordance with strategic objectives and ensure compliance with relevant policies.
• Cooperation with internal and external auditors and addressing audit findings.
• Develop and maintaining network security systems. 
• Oversee the implementation and integration of all ICT projects, liaising with external stakeholder or funder entities.
• Managing all ICT contracts .
• Any other duties commensurate to the position and relevant to ICT as and when required by the NCR.