HEAD OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY – NAMWATER

Job Description

Responsible for the overall functioning of the Information Communications Technology division to ensure continuous support and development in the functioning of systems within NamWater to oversee major ICT projects and innovations.

Minimum Requirements

BSc Honors Degree in Informatics or Computer Science

12 years’ experience in an IT environment of which 6 years of Management Experience

Post Graduate Qualification in Management Practice will be an advantage

Level 8

Driver’s License Code B

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to Innovate

Adaptability

Business acumen

Human relations skills.

Management skills

Self-management skills

Communication and presentation skills.

Achievement/excellence orientation

Conceptual reasoning ability

Coaching skills

Prioritization skills.

Ability to work under pressure

Structured and unstructured problem-solving ability

Analytical ability

Strategic thinking

Networking (human relationships)

High-level Planning ability

Key Performance Areas

Develop and manage divisional/ departmental budget

Manage cost efficiency

Management of ICT user support systems

Planning of operations of the ICT Division

Overall responsible for ICT Governance

Management of IT infrastructure & inventory

Management of ICT Knowledge

Oversee major ICT projects and innovations

Co-ordinate & control the performance of the division