The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) is established in terms of the Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005. USAASA is an equal employment employer, supportive of the objectives of the Employment Equity Act, and encourages suitably qualified individuals from all groups including special designated groups to apply for the following positions:
Senior Manager: Information Communication Technology
Salary: R 771306 per annum (Ref. 2013/01)
Reporting to the CFO, the successful candidate will be responsible to plan, administer and review the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computer and telecommunications systems within organisation. To maintain Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategies by managing staff, researching and implementing technological strategic solutions.
Key outputs: Work out current and future IT needs by consulting with people at all levels about the Current work systems and deciding how improvements could be made, Analyse the information needs of an organisation and develop technological solutions to satisfy those needs, Direct activities to select and install major IT facilities, Oversee the provision of training for users and clients, Direct the integration of IT operations, computer hardware, operating systems, Communications, software applications and data processing, Work out priorities for systems developments, maintenance and operations, Control the security aspects of ICT systems, Provide advice to other senior managers and boards on IT issues and planning, Formulating and directing information and communication technology (ICT) strategies, policies and plans, Directing the selection and installation of ICT resources and the provision of user training, Directing ICT operations and setting priorities between system developments, maintenance and operations, Develop, implement and maintain all ICT standards and policies, Manage the planning and execution of all ITC projects i.t.o. time, cost, manpower and equipment, Software licence compliant, Develop Internal and External SLA’s, Provide leadership, mentorship and development opportunities for ICT staff, Investigate and research ICT market trends, Configuration management.
Minimum Requirements: Relevant B. Degree or Diploma, 6 to 8 years relevant experience working in IT and /or IS support environment of which 5 years must be at management level, Extensive experience in systems development, commissioning, maintenance and support, Experience in implementing systems security policies and procedures, Experience in implementing of ICT Strategy, People management, Management of ICT Department,
Competencies: Work experience & skills, Skills Knowledge Abilities, Reading, Comprehension, Computers and Electronics Written Comprehension, Active Listening Administration and Management Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking Customer and Personal Service Oral Expression, Complex Problem Solving Production and Processing Problem Sensitivity, Monitoring English Language Deductive Reasoning, Writing Personnel and Human Resources Inductive Reasoning Coordination Telecommunications Written Expression Speaking Economics and Accounting Information Ordering Judgment and Decision Making Mathematics Near Vision, Social Perceptiveness Engineering and Technology Speech Clarity Instructing Clerical, Category Flexibility Management of Personnel Resources Communications and Media Selective Attention, Systems Analysis Education and Training Speech Recognition Systems Evaluation, Design Fluency of Ideas, Time Management, Public Safety and Security Originality, Negotiation Psychology, Flexibility of Closure, Active Learning, Sales and Marketing Visualization, Learning Strategies, Transportation Perceptual Speed, Operations Analysis Law and Government Finger Dexterity, Operation Monitoring Mechanical Mathematical Reasoning, Knowledge area Ability
Company Values: To ensure the achievement of information society through the provision of access to sustainable ICT services in partnership with stakeholders for under serviced communities in South Africa, Batho Pele – We believe in providing excellent, effective and effective service to all customers and stakeholders, Integrity – We uphold high standards of trust, honesty and respect in all interactions with stakeholders, Teamwork – We strive to create a harmonious work environment, where all employees and contributors are respected, Commitment – We continually uphold an ethos that the establishment of an Information Society is paramount.
Personal qualities & Behavioural traits: Aptitude for leadership, Able to influence peers, clients and suppliers, Able to explain complex concepts clearly, Able to work out and address clients' needs, Able to accept a significant level of responsibility and accountability.
Relationships: CEO, CFO, Exco, Staff, Department of Communication, SITA, Suppliers Other Stakeholders
Enquiries: Tshepiso Motlhabi (Recruitment & Selection), Tel. (011 564 1655)
Please forward your applications and CV (with two recent referees) to or Fax to 0865711291 or hand deliver to Building 1, Thornhill Office Park, 94 Bekker Street, Vorna Valley, Midrand, 1685.
Closing Date: 24 May 2013
Note: Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been conducted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful.