Manager: ICT Business

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential.

Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.

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To plan, implement, maintain and manage all ICT Business Applications development, testing and support activities, reporting and strategies on behalf of the SABS to support strategic objectives and business operations.

• 10 years relevant work experience in ICT business applications
• Work exposure in specific SANS Automotive is essential.
• Proven track record in managing an ICT business application and testing environment

• Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in IT, Computer Science or related field (NQF Level
  7).
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation Certification is essential.
• Dev Ops Certification is an added advantage
• ISTQB Certification is an added advantage

• Contribute towards the development of an operational strategy for the Division and ensure alignment of this strategy with the plan for the ICT Business Applications business unit overall.
• Ensure productivity and efficiency is measured effectively against set objectives and implement improvements where required.
• Manage and ensure the drive of continuous improvement activities.
• Manage the business unit and ensure that it contributes to the achievement of business objectives
• Manage operations effectively to deliver services within timelines and prescribed quality through effective resource management
• Manage the provision of ICT Business Applications services to support the delivery of SABS Strategic objectives
• Use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform the business decisions within area of responsibility
• Manage the business application vendor contracts to ensure that robust business applications are performing optimally.
• Manage the standards, policies and procedures for the development of business applications.
• Lead the development of software standards for the SABS.

• Manage the business application vendor contracts to ensure that robust business applications are performing optimally.
• Manage the standards, policies and procedures for the development of business applications.
• Lead the development of software standards for the SABS.
• Manage the delivery of ICT business application activities and business information within agreed and SLA’s.
• Review and monitor plans for all projects in consultation with stakeholders and ensure that projects are delivered within the agreed parameters and time frames.
• Identify and consider alternative sources, and review technological and economic feasibility of business applications.
• Manage the identification, prioritization, and specification of business applications and agree on the business functional and technical requirements covering the full scope of all initiatives required to achieve the expected outcomes of the ICT environment.
• Manage and maintain…