Head of It - Johannesburg, South Africa - Kontak Recruitment SA DescriptionIsando, Johannesburg, Gauteng - Information TechnologyHead of IT (JB2828)Isando, JohannesburgR- 1.3M per annumDuration:PermanentApplication closing date: 28 February 2023With national offices, production plants and distribution centres, our client is looking for a dynamic Head of IT to develop the overall company IT strategy, oversee, evaluate and assist with all technology operations and projects to streamline the business operations in an ERP driven environment.Minimum Requirements:Relevant Degreeyears related experience in a management roleStrategic planning and organisational skillsProven leadership abilitiesProject management and change management skillsExcellent problem solving and decision making abilitiesBusiness acumen and interpersonal skillsDuties and Responsibilities:_Strategic_Drive the company's digital transformation through the development of a technology road map.Create and implement IT policies, protocols, procedures and standards.Develop and implement IT/Technical departmental goals and strategies and ensure that they provide appropriate support for the company's growth objectives.Develop project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans and allocation of resources.Provide guidance to ensure appropriate information security processes, controls, compliance, and information security risk management to minimize the risks that could threaten the key information of the Company.CommercialDevelopment and maintenance of the overall IT department budget. This includes communicating costs, value and risk-potential of new IT projects.Oversee contract negotiations with IT vendors, contractors and service providers._Operational_Ensure that all activities relating to the operation of data, communication and processing equipment and services including the server infrastructure and peripheral equipment are effectively managed and in line with company goals.Collaborate with and advise subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, project reporting, technical problems resolution metrics, priorities and methods.This includes ensuring that server down-time is kept to a minimum for uninterrupted business operations and that required back-up frequency is tracked and reported to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks.Develop a Disaster Recovery plan with regular testing in addition to business continuity plans for each site.Planning, directing, assisting and coordinating the activities of technology projects to ensure that goals are accomplished.Formulate technical scope and objectives of projects.Review and communicate status reports prepared by project personnel to keep management and IT Committee abreast of project status and related issues.Ensure capacity within the IT team to support the business with all IT related technical issues to ensure prompt problem resolution.#J-18808-Ljbffr