Executive: Information Office

Location Cape Town
Discipline: Executive Management
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Lorna Henry

Contact email: lorna@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 37100
Published: 24 days ago

Overview

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced and dynamic Executive: Information Office! Our client is looking for a strategic leader to oversee IT infrastructure, including provisioning, planning, integration, installation, and operations. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role involves leading a team of approximately 30 employees, driving efficiency and innovation within the department.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall Information Office governance for the company

  • Plan, implement, and monitor changes in infrastructure configurations

  • Develop and maintain system standards

  • Perform system monitoring for security purposes

  • Work with Information Office Department to enhance current technologies

  • Communicate regularly with executive management on information technology

  • Manage Information Office employees, including recruitment, training and development, performance management, guidance, rewards, and discipline

  • Develop best practices and written documentations for Information Office

  • Oversee the provisioning of end-user services

  • Manage the budget and financial aspect of Information Office

  • Manage hardware and software vendor relationships

  • Manage Information Office projects

  • Support management by providing Information Office advice, guidance, and decisions

  • Comply with Information Office legal requirements and advise management on needed actions

  • Develop security standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple Information Office platforms

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in information systems or equivalent

  • MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification will be advantageous

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience and Information Office management experience at Senior Management level

  • Sound people management and team leadership

  • Driver's License Code 08

  • Project management experience

Day-to-day

Your day-to-day will involve overseeing the IT infrastructure, managing the Information Office team, collaborating with executive and senior management, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. You will also be responsible for budget management, vendor relationships, and project oversight.

If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role and are ready for your next exciting challenge, apply today and take the next step in your career!