Management Information System (MIS) at The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)

Purpose of the job
To ensure that the IT department can assist the operating departments with their line-of-business systems requirements. The individual helps identify the business needs, determining whether & how best Information Systems (IS) can contribute to meeting them, and formulating request for proposal specifications (e.g. IS-related tenders). The Management Information Systems function must particularly strive to stimulate innovation within business units and promote a broader cross-business unit perspective where different business units can use system components. The incumbent is responsible for implementing the business-related sections of the Master Systems Plan under the Senior Manager’s direction.

Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager: IT and the responsibilities will include:

• The development and successful delivery of an annual operating plan which supports the key strategic objectives of the Authority
• Manage the MIS Team
• Manage third party vendors supporting ICASA systems
• Evaluate system requirements
• Manage MIS risks
• Ensure compliance to IT governance frameworks
• Develop terms of references for new MIS procurement requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Information Systems or related field of study (NQF 7)
• 3+ years experience in Management
• 5+ years experience in IT Systems development
• 2+ years experience in managing projects
• 3+ years experience in managing 3rd party support/solution providers
• NQF 8 would be an added advantage
• 2+ years experience in IT Operations would be an added advantage.

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Achievement Orientation
• Planning and Organising
• Result Management
• Team Leadership
• Human Resources Management
• Legislation, Policies, procedures and Standards
• Attention to detail
• Client Focus
• Continuous Learning
• Creativity and Innovation
• Critical Judgement
• Decision Making
• Risk Taking
• Self-Confidence
• Systems Development through SLDC Methodology
• Business Analysis.