Chief Director: Is Infrastructure Management

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Information Systems at NQF 7 as recognized by SAQA. 5 Years’ Senior Management experience in ICT / Information Services (IS) Infrastructure environment is required. Experience in IS Infrastructure / Information 36 Communication Technology (ICT). Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of Departmental Legislations and Prescripts. Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa. Sound knowledge and application of the GITO Requirement and Frameworks. Knowledge of the State Information Technology Agency 88nof 1998. Act Understanding of Departmental Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of the E government policy framework consultation paper developed by GITO. Sound knowledge of the National Strategic Intelligence Act. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. On call is required. A valid Driver's License. Completion of the Senior Management Services Pre-entry Certificate upon appointment. Required skills and competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership Execution. Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus. People management and empowerment. Financial management. Honesty and Integrity. Program and Project Management. Change Management. Ability to manage IS risk and quality, Enterprise Architectural and Strategic IS Alignment operations. Communication skills. Knowledge Management. Decision making. Presentation skills. Influencing and networking. Attention to detail. Process analysis and improvement. Business report writing. Research Methodology and Analysis. Influencing and networking. Time management. Business Continuity. Communication. Support digital transformation. Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Oversee the operation of the Data Centre and all associated infrastructure, applying Life Cycle management principles. Oversee the management of performance, availability, response trends and error rates of all servers and resolve or escalate issues. Ensure business continuity and configuration management to ensure the sustainability and availability of servers. Ensure the management of operations of servers, power management of all hardware devices, software, input and output devices. Oversee the management of the server room security, data centre access control, environmental controls and access control. Ensure availability of systems 24/7 with periodic maintenance, software upgrades or patches, electrical installation, shutdowns and renovations. Oversee multiple tiers of high complexity, risk and exposure in accordance with the design of the facility and equipment supporting the Tier 3 Data Centre. Ensure Data Centre security through the administration of storage, user identification, security procedures and password and user ID management. Ensure the management of the Data Centre environment is well maintained, and there is power redundancy. Evaluate the performance, availability, response trends and error rates of all servers and resolve or escalate issues. Oversee the management of Infrastructure, Networks and Cyber Security Solutions life cycle management. Provide management oversight into IT General system control matters, ensuring that regulatory and compliance requirements, inter alia, COBIT19 and DPSA frameworks, are entrenched in the operating environments. Recommend vendors and service contractors to ensure the best value is being delivered to the Department. Oversee the development, implementation, and review of data centre operations policies, processes, procedures, standards, and templates. Oversee the management of networks (WAN and LAN) and infrastructure operations. Oversee the management of Information Systems (IS) Security frameworks and plans. Oversee the implementation of IS Cyber security technologies relating to the protection of infrastructure, systems, applications and information assets. Drive the implementation of Information Security Governance and ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislative requirements. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management practices. Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Chief Directorate. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on compliance with regulatory requirements. Support the Department’s Digital Transformation Strategy and infrastructure modernisation initiatives.

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