Senior Manager: Infrastructure Management
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Job description
Main purpose: To lead, modernise, maintain, as well as continuously mature the SIU’s ICT infrastructure capabilities across on-premises, hosted and cloud environments. Ensure secure, resilient, scalable and efficient operation of the full ICT operational environment including the data centre, server platforms, networks (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi), storage, backup, disaster recovery, cloud platforms, unified communications, AI infrastructure, all aligned to the SIU’s technological needs.
Key performance areas (Include but are not limited to): Drive Infrastructure strategies and policies. Manage the acquisition, provision, extraction, and retirement of infrastructure hardware. IT Operational Management. Manage potential Infrastructure risks. Operational Planning and Implementation. Budget Management. Staff Management. Stakeholder Management.
Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Understand the public sector budgeting process. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of IT systems. Knowledge of best practice in procurement of hardware and software and related services. Knowledge of the PMBOK project management methodology. Strategic decision-making. Attention to detail. Information monitoring. Leadership capability. Planning and organising. Risk-taking.
Minimum requirements
Minimum qualification and experience: BSc (Computer Science) or BCom (Information Systems) Honours or equivalent (NQF 8). MCSE, CISCO, PMBOK or Prince 2, and ITIL qualifications will be an advantage. 6-8 years experience in the IT environment and 4 years management experience.
PLEASE NOTE:
· The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion, and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.
· The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
· Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will automatically disqualify candidates.
· All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures in line with the SIU Screening, Vetting and Lifestyle Audit Policy, and a favourable end report is essential.
· Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments in line with the SIU Screening, Vetting and Lifestyle Audit Policy.
· Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received mean that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
· POPIA disclaimer: In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, by applying for this position, it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information. All information collected will not be shared with any third parties or used for purposes other than the intended purpose.
· The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, in particular Africans, Coloureds, and people with disabilities, in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
· The salary offered will be in line with SIU-approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.
· The SIU will not compensate any relocation costs for appointed incumbents.
· Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.