REFERENCE NR : KED-AR-5/14
JOB TITLE : Advanced Researcher
SALARY : R487 018 – R649 357 - Negotiable
LOCATION : Pretoria
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal and External)
Purpose of the job
To deliver ICT Innovation & Research services within the Innovation & Research department to and pro-active distribution of research material to both government clients and CLIENT business units so that all relevant information is updated and is available for informed decision making, in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government.
Key Responsibility Areas
Support the Innovation & Research in developing and implementing Innovation & Research strategies and roadmaps (from an ICT Innovation & Research perspective) to ensure a comprehensive and integrated Research and Innovation function. Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of governance mechanisms for ICT Innovation & Research and monitor the adherence thereto so as to deliver quality products in a controlled environment.
Manage resources (i.e. budget/finances, asset/equipment and staff) within the Unit in order to ensure the efficient operation and that all the resources are utilised optimally; Participate in the development and implementation of Architectural mechanisms, by providing research to support the development of GWEA to improve interoperability of government systems by the ICT Innovation & Research ; Programmes/projects manage development/procurement and maintenance projects of ICT Innovation & Research so as to meet Innovation & Research: ICT Innovation & Research service delivery commitments. Provide pro-active ICT research services and distribution of research material to government departments and to CLIENT internal business units so as to meet: ICT Innovation & Research service delivery commitments. Provide basic research on public services and impact on citizens so as to meet ICT Innovation & Research service delivery commitments. Develop and execute stakeholder relationship management plans to enable effective management and improvement of stakeholder relationships. Ensure that resources are kept abreast of the latest industry developments and ensure that appropriate technologies are used for knowledge management so as to ensure that innovation and improved productivity.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: Bachelors’ degree in an ICT related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering) or equivalent. Related / Equivalent: Bachelors and related IT Diploma, or IT Diploma or Honours with IT Specialization (NQF 6) or equivalent.
Experience: 7-8 years’ experience in research of the ICT field, including research on ICT technologies, market analysis, development, implementation and maintenance / enhancements of integrated solutions across multiple hardware and software platforms with leadership, general management, and operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation. 3 years’ experience as a Manager in corporate/public sector. 5 years’ experience in ICT research within the corporate/public sector, including: Leadership with strong abilities in relationship management; Established a track record of managing staff (Cross-functional environment experience highly desirable); Research and published papers on IT; Demonstrated project management competency; Research analysis of efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and complex business problems.
Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Corporate Governance; ICT Governance and Compliance; Development Methodologies; IT Quality Management; Business Analysis; Business Process Management; General Business Management; General Human Resource Management; General Financial
Management; General ICT Procurement; IT Security; ICT Standards; Integration Methodologies; COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) Products; OSS (Open Source Software) Products; IT Strategies and Architectures; Project Management; Customer management services; and Government Information Management; Expertise on: KING III and Company Act; COTS and FOSS Products; Planning and Organising; Financial management ; Architecture Methodologies and Practices; Fraud Awareness; Risk & Issue management; Financial management principles /methodology ; ICT business environment and landscape; Government Wide Enterprise Architecture.; Government’s Technology Requirements; Government Business Reference Model and Strategy Formulation; Research of Large Systems; Government Solutions; Innovation & Research; and Corporate Solutions; Behavioural Competencies: Visionary and Transformational Leadership; Stakeholder Management; Customer Relationship Management; Political astuteness; Initiative and Innovation; Business Acumen; Customer Service; People Management; Negotiations; and Communication
Skills: Business, statistical and market analysis; Security (Software and Technologies); Portal (HTML, CSS, JAVA scripting, Portlets with various integrations); Interfacing and Integration (Middleware Technologies); Entity Relationship Diagrams; Governance Processes and Standards (COBIT, ITIL, UML); and Project Management principles (PM Bok/ Prince 2)
Other Special Requirements
The incumbent will be required to consult and interact with Government Officials, research houses, academic institutions, including the GITO Council and FOSSFA. The incumbent will be required to travel to other CLIENT offices around the country.
How to apply
Kindly forward your CV (with a date of availability) to Fax: 086 233 8008
NB: We shall communicate with ONLY shortlisted candidates, due to huge response handling.
If you do not hear from us on the15th day after the closing date, it means you have not been shortlisted for this particular position.
[email protected]
Closing Date: 15 May 2014
JOB TITLE : Advanced Researcher
SALARY : R487 018 – R649 357 - Negotiable
LOCATION : Pretoria
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal and External)
Purpose of the job
To deliver ICT Innovation & Research services within the Innovation & Research department to and pro-active distribution of research material to both government clients and CLIENT business units so that all relevant information is updated and is available for informed decision making, in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government.
Key Responsibility Areas
Support the Innovation & Research in developing and implementing Innovation & Research strategies and roadmaps (from an ICT Innovation & Research perspective) to ensure a comprehensive and integrated Research and Innovation function. Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of governance mechanisms for ICT Innovation & Research and monitor the adherence thereto so as to deliver quality products in a controlled environment.
Manage resources (i.e. budget/finances, asset/equipment and staff) within the Unit in order to ensure the efficient operation and that all the resources are utilised optimally; Participate in the development and implementation of Architectural mechanisms, by providing research to support the development of GWEA to improve interoperability of government systems by the ICT Innovation & Research ; Programmes/projects manage development/procurement and maintenance projects of ICT Innovation & Research so as to meet Innovation & Research: ICT Innovation & Research service delivery commitments. Provide pro-active ICT research services and distribution of research material to government departments and to CLIENT internal business units so as to meet: ICT Innovation & Research service delivery commitments. Provide basic research on public services and impact on citizens so as to meet ICT Innovation & Research service delivery commitments. Develop and execute stakeholder relationship management plans to enable effective management and improvement of stakeholder relationships. Ensure that resources are kept abreast of the latest industry developments and ensure that appropriate technologies are used for knowledge management so as to ensure that innovation and improved productivity.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: Bachelors’ degree in an ICT related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering) or equivalent. Related / Equivalent: Bachelors and related IT Diploma, or IT Diploma or Honours with IT Specialization (NQF 6) or equivalent.
Experience: 7-8 years’ experience in research of the ICT field, including research on ICT technologies, market analysis, development, implementation and maintenance / enhancements of integrated solutions across multiple hardware and software platforms with leadership, general management, and operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation. 3 years’ experience as a Manager in corporate/public sector. 5 years’ experience in ICT research within the corporate/public sector, including: Leadership with strong abilities in relationship management; Established a track record of managing staff (Cross-functional environment experience highly desirable); Research and published papers on IT; Demonstrated project management competency; Research analysis of efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and complex business problems.
Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Corporate Governance; ICT Governance and Compliance; Development Methodologies; IT Quality Management; Business Analysis; Business Process Management; General Business Management; General Human Resource Management; General Financial
Management; General ICT Procurement; IT Security; ICT Standards; Integration Methodologies; COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) Products; OSS (Open Source Software) Products; IT Strategies and Architectures; Project Management; Customer management services; and Government Information Management; Expertise on: KING III and Company Act; COTS and FOSS Products; Planning and Organising; Financial management ; Architecture Methodologies and Practices; Fraud Awareness; Risk & Issue management; Financial management principles /methodology ; ICT business environment and landscape; Government Wide Enterprise Architecture.; Government’s Technology Requirements; Government Business Reference Model and Strategy Formulation; Research of Large Systems; Government Solutions; Innovation & Research; and Corporate Solutions; Behavioural Competencies: Visionary and Transformational Leadership; Stakeholder Management; Customer Relationship Management; Political astuteness; Initiative and Innovation; Business Acumen; Customer Service; People Management; Negotiations; and Communication
Skills: Business, statistical and market analysis; Security (Software and Technologies); Portal (HTML, CSS, JAVA scripting, Portlets with various integrations); Interfacing and Integration (Middleware Technologies); Entity Relationship Diagrams; Governance Processes and Standards (COBIT, ITIL, UML); and Project Management principles (PM Bok/ Prince 2)
Other Special Requirements
The incumbent will be required to consult and interact with Government Officials, research houses, academic institutions, including the GITO Council and FOSSFA. The incumbent will be required to travel to other CLIENT offices around the country.
How to apply
Kindly forward your CV (with a date of availability) to Fax: 086 233 8008
NB: We shall communicate with ONLY shortlisted candidates, due to huge response handling.
If you do not hear from us on the15th day after the closing date, it means you have not been shortlisted for this particular position.
[email protected]
Closing Date: 15 May 2014