NCR Job Posting: ICT Manager
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The National Credit Regulator recently posted the following job listing:
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established as the regulator under the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (the Act) and is responsible for the regulation of the South African credit industry. It is tasked with carrying out education, research, policy development, registration of industry participants, i.e. credit providers, credit bureaux and debt counsellors, investigation of complaints, and enforcement of the Act. The Act requires the Regulator to promote the development of an accessible credit market, particularly to address the needs of historically disadvantaged persons, low income persons, and remote, isolated or low density communities.
The NCR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position:
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY (ICT) MANAGER
Paterson Grade: D-Upper
Salary ranges from R 646 500 – R 1 228 400 Maximum
Requirements:
The successful candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or an equivalent qualification, with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the ICT environment, of which five (5) years should be in ICT project implementation. DPSA ICT governance framework and regulatory experience will be an added advantage.
Duties: Develop a three (3) year IT strategy and budget plan aligned with the overall NCR strategy. Manage the ICT Department which includes developing the departmental business plan, and performance management of employees. Manage the ICT infrastructure and assets of the organisation. Provide ICT support to all departments and the EXCO. Oversee and engage in ICT- related procurement processes. Develop, implement and monitor the ICT Risk register. Develop, implement and maintain appropriate policies compliant with legislation. Ensure that Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Services are developed, implemented and maintained. Budget planning, allocation and monitoring of expenditure in accordance with strategic objectives and ensure compliance with relevant policies. Cooperation with internal and external auditors and addressing audit findings. Develop and maintaining network security systems. Oversee the implementation and integration of all ICT projects, liaising with external stakeholder or funder entities. Managing all ICT contracts Any other duties commensurate to the position and relevant to ICT as and when required by the NCR
Knowledge: ICT infrastructure setup and maintenance. PFMA and all applicable legislation ICT troubleshooting. System development, implementation and maintenance. Procurement processes.
Skills: System development. Communication. Ability to work under pressure. Management skills. Conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Strong interpersonal and professional ethics. Research, interpretation and presentation skills. Risk planning and management. Project management. Budgeting principles. Report Writing and Presentation Skills Financial Management Risk Management Audit Management
The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organisation which offers competitive market related packages.
Suitable persons should send a detailed CV quoting the relevant reference number to: COM-recruitment@ncr.org.za
Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Note: The job listing expires in May 2025.